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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228.11, 314.78 and 124.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228.11, 314.78 and 124.61 is: 171.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.11 : 314.78 = 124.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.11/314.78 = 124.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.11x = 314.78 × 124.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.11x = 39,222.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,222.54/228.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.95

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