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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228.17, 342.31 and 118.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228.17, 342.31 and 118.52 is: 177.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.17 : 342.31 = 118.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.17/342.31 = 118.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.17x = 342.31 × 118.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.17x = 40,570.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,570.58/228.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.81

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