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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228.74, 343.16 and 131.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228.74, 343.16 and 131.28 is: 196.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.74 : 343.16 = 131.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.74/343.16 = 131.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.74x = 343.16 × 131.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.74x = 45,049.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,049.39/228.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.95

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