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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228.12, 341.91 and 119.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228.12, 341.91 and 119.76 is: 179.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.12 : 341.91 = 119.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.12/341.91 = 119.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.12x = 341.91 × 119.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.12x = 40,947.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,947.14/228.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.50

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