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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228.84, 343.35 and 137.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228.84, 343.35 and 137.60 is: 206.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.84 : 343.35 = 137.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.84/343.35 = 137.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.84x = 343.35 × 137.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.84x = 47,244.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,244.27/228.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.45

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