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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228.98, 343.11 and 132.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228.98, 343.11 and 132.50 is: 198.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.98 : 343.11 = 132.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.98/343.11 = 132.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.98x = 343.11 × 132.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.98x = 45,462.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,462.08/228.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.54

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