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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228.70, 342.63 and 132.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228.70, 342.63 and 132.22 is: 198.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.70 : 342.63 = 132.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.70/342.63 = 132.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.70x = 342.63 × 132.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.70x = 45,302.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,302.54/228.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.09

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