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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228.96, 343.56 and 92.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228.96, 343.56 and 92.04 is: 138.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.96 : 343.56 = 92.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.96/343.56 = 92.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.96x = 343.56 × 92.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.96x = 31,621.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,621.26/228.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.11

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