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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228.07, 341.64 and 119.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228.07, 341.64 and 119.63 is: 179.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.07 : 341.64 = 119.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.07/341.64 = 119.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.07x = 341.64 × 119.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.07x = 40,868.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,868.69/228.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.20

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