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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228.81, 343.22 and 132.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228.81, 343.22 and 132.63 is: 198.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.81 : 343.22 = 132.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.81/343.22 = 132.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.81x = 343.22 × 132.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.81x = 45,521.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,521.27/228.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.95

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