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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228.67, 343.01 and 91.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228.67, 343.01 and 91.73 is: 137.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.67 : 343.01 = 91.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.67/343.01 = 91.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.67x = 343.01 × 91.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.67x = 31,462.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,462.82/228.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.59

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