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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228.82, 343.21 and 91.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228.82, 343.21 and 91.83 is: 137.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.82 : 343.21 = 91.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.82/343.21 = 91.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.82x = 343.21 × 91.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.82x = 31,516.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,516.52/228.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.73

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