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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228.13, 342.18 and 112.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228.13, 342.18 and 112.46 is: 168.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.13 : 342.18 = 112.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.13/342.18 = 112.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.13x = 342.18 × 112.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.13x = 38,479.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,479.43/228.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.68

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