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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228.12, 342.25 and 118.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228.12, 342.25 and 118.51 is: 177.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.12 : 342.25 = 118.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.12/342.25 = 118.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.12x = 342.25 × 118.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.12x = 40,559.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,559.21/228.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.80

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