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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228.63, 343.21 and 131.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228.63, 343.21 and 131.50 is: 197.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.63 : 343.21 = 131.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.63/343.21 = 131.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.63x = 343.21 × 131.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.63x = 45,130.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,130.93/228.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.40

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