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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228.83, 343.11 and 91.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228.83, 343.11 and 91.85 is: 137.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.83 : 343.11 = 91.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.83/343.11 = 91.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.83x = 343.11 × 91.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.83x = 31,514.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,514.19/228.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.72

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