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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228.55, 342.83 and 131.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228.55, 342.83 and 131.08 is: 196.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.55 : 342.83 = 131.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.55/342.83 = 131.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.55x = 342.83 × 131.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.55x = 44,938.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,938.16/228.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.62

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