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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228.08, 341.92 and 112.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228.08, 341.92 and 112.39 is: 168.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.08 : 341.92 = 112.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.08/341.92 = 112.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.08x = 341.92 × 112.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.08x = 38,427.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,427.67/228.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.48

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