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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228.08, 342.04 and 76.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228.08, 342.04 and 76.08 is: 114.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.08 : 342.04 = 76.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.08/342.04 = 76.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.08x = 342.04 × 76.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.08x = 26,022.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,022.40/228.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114.09

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