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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228.62, 343.00 and 91.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228.62, 343.00 and 91.70 is: 137.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.62 : 343.00 = 91.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.62/343.00 = 91.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.62x = 343.00 × 91.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.62x = 31,452.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,452.79/228.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.58

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