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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228.80, 343.08 and 91.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228.80, 343.08 and 91.76 is: 137.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.80 : 343.08 = 91.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.80/343.08 = 91.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.80x = 343.08 × 91.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.80x = 31,481.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,481.02/228.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.59

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