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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228.48, 342.37 and 130.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228.48, 342.37 and 130.86 is: 196.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.48 : 342.37 = 130.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.48/342.37 = 130.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.48x = 342.37 × 130.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.48x = 44,802.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,802.54/228.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.09

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