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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228.72, 343.20 and 132.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228.72, 343.20 and 132.72 is: 199.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.72 : 343.20 = 132.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.72/343.20 = 132.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.72x = 343.20 × 132.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.72x = 45,549.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,549.50/228.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.15

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