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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228.96, 343.13 and 131.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228.96, 343.13 and 131.49 is: 197.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.96 : 343.13 = 131.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.96/343.13 = 131.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.96x = 343.13 × 131.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.96x = 45,117.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,117.51/228.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.05

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