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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228.46, 342.60 and 132.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228.46, 342.60 and 132.34 is: 198.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.46 : 342.60 = 132.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.46/342.60 = 132.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.46x = 342.60 × 132.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.46x = 45,339.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,339.68/228.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.46

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