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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228.48, 342.72 and 130.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228.48, 342.72 and 130.92 is: 196.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.48 : 342.72 = 130.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.48/342.72 = 130.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.48x = 342.72 × 130.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.48x = 44,868.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,868.90/228.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.38

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