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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228.45, 342.62 and 91.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228.45, 342.62 and 91.49 is: 137.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.45 : 342.62 = 91.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.45/342.62 = 91.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.45x = 342.62 × 91.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.45x = 31,344.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,344.13/228.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.20

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