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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228.66, 342.81 and 132.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228.66, 342.81 and 132.36 is: 198.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.66 : 342.81 = 132.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.66/342.81 = 132.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.66x = 342.81 × 132.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.66x = 45,374.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,374.33/228.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.44

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