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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228.99, 343.65 and 131.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228.99, 343.65 and 131.57 is: 197.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.99 : 343.65 = 131.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.99/343.65 = 131.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.99x = 343.65 × 131.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.99x = 45,214.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,214.03/228.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.45

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