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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228.98, 343.62 and 92.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228.98, 343.62 and 92.00 is: 138.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.98 : 343.62 = 92.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.98/343.62 = 92.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.98x = 343.62 × 92.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.98x = 31,613.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,613.90/228.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.06

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