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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228.77, 343.05 and 91.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228.77, 343.05 and 91.70 is: 137.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.77 : 343.05 = 91.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.77/343.05 = 91.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.77x = 343.05 × 91.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.77x = 31,457.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,457.69/228.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.51

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