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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228.63, 342.98 and 137.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228.63, 342.98 and 137.31 is: 205.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.63 : 342.98 = 137.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.63/342.98 = 137.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.63x = 342.98 × 137.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.63x = 47,093.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,093.90/228.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.98

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