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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228.07, 342.22 and 112.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228.07, 342.22 and 112.51 is: 168.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.07 : 342.22 = 112.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.07/342.22 = 112.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.07x = 342.22 × 112.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.07x = 38,503.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,503.17/228.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.82

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