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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228.00, 341.99 and 112.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228.00, 341.99 and 112.40 is: 168.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.00 : 341.99 = 112.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.00/341.99 = 112.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.00x = 341.99 × 112.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.00x = 38,441.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,441.03/228.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.60

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