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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228.86, 343.28 and 137.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228.86, 343.28 and 137.62 is: 206.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.86 : 343.28 = 137.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.86/343.28 = 137.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.86x = 343.28 × 137.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.86x = 47,242.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,242.19/228.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.42

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