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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228.11, 341.96 and 112.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228.11, 341.96 and 112.49 is: 168.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.11 : 341.96 = 112.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.11/341.96 = 112.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.11x = 341.96 × 112.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.11x = 38,465.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,465.37/228.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.63

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