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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228, 342 and 119.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228, 342 and 119.76 is: 179.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228 : 342 = 119.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228/342 = 119.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228x = 342 × 119.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228x = 40,957.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,957.92/228
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.64

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