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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228.52, 343.38 and 137.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228.52, 343.38 and 137.39 is: 206.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.52 : 343.38 = 137.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.52/343.38 = 137.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.52x = 343.38 × 137.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.52x = 47,176.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,176.98/228.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.45

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