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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228.94, 343.52 and 92.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228.94, 343.52 and 92.10 is: 138.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.94 : 343.52 = 92.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.94/343.52 = 92.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.94x = 343.52 × 92.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.94x = 31,638.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,638.19/228.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.19

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