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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228.64, 343.32 and 132.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228.64, 343.32 and 132.52 is: 198.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.64 : 343.32 = 132.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.64/343.32 = 132.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.64x = 343.32 × 132.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.64x = 45,496.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,496.77/228.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.99

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