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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228.95, 343.33 and 91.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228.95, 343.33 and 91.97 is: 137.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.95 : 343.33 = 91.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.95/343.33 = 91.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.95x = 343.33 × 91.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.95x = 31,574.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,574.11/228.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.91

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