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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228.72, 342.72 and 132.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228.72, 342.72 and 132.48 is: 198.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.72 : 342.72 = 132.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.72/342.72 = 132.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.72x = 342.72 × 132.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.72x = 45,403.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,403.55/228.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.51

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