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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228.85, 343.03 and 91.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228.85, 343.03 and 91.84 is: 137.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.85 : 343.03 = 91.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.85/343.03 = 91.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.85x = 343.03 × 91.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.85x = 31,503.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,503.88/228.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.66

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