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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228, 342.12 and 99.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228, 342.12 and 99.78 is: 149.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228 : 342.12 = 99.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228/342.12 = 99.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228x = 342.12 × 99.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228x = 34,136.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,136.73/228
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.72

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