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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228.19, 314.91 and 124.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228.19, 314.91 and 124.69 is: 172.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.19 : 314.91 = 124.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.19/314.91 = 124.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.19x = 314.91 × 124.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.19x = 39,266.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,266.13/228.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.08

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