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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228.55, 342.88 and 131.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228.55, 342.88 and 131.10 is: 196.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.55 : 342.88 = 131.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.55/342.88 = 131.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.55x = 342.88 × 131.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.55x = 44,949.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,949.85/228.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.67

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