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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228.84, 342.90 and 132.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228.84, 342.90 and 132.42 is: 198.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.84 : 342.90 = 132.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.84/342.90 = 132.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.84x = 342.90 × 132.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.84x = 45,406.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,406.82/228.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.42

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