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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228.83, 343.31 and 132.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228.83, 343.31 and 132.64 is: 199.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.83 : 343.31 = 132.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.83/343.31 = 132.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.83x = 343.31 × 132.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.83x = 45,535.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,535.12/228.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.00

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