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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228.95, 343.47 and 91.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228.95, 343.47 and 91.96 is: 137.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.95 : 343.47 = 91.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.95/343.47 = 91.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.95x = 343.47 × 91.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.95x = 31,585.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,585.18/228.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.96

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