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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228.20, 314.91 and 124.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228.20, 314.91 and 124.70 is: 172.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.20 : 314.91 = 124.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.20/314.91 = 124.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.20x = 314.91 × 124.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.20x = 39,267.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,267.70/228.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.08

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