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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228.56, 342.36 and 137.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228.56, 342.36 and 137.16 is: 205.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.56 : 342.36 = 137.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.56/342.36 = 137.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.56x = 342.36 × 137.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.56x = 46,958.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,958.10/228.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.46

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