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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228.18, 342.11 and 120.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228.18, 342.11 and 120.05 is: 179.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.18 : 342.11 = 120.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.18/342.11 = 120.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.18x = 342.11 × 120.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.18x = 41,068.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,068.59/228.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.98

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