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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228.59, 342.87 and 132.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228.59, 342.87 and 132.62 is: 198.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.59 : 342.87 = 132.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.59/342.87 = 132.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.59x = 342.87 × 132.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.59x = 45,471.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,471.42/228.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.92

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