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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228.22, 342.16 and 125.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228.22, 342.16 and 125.55 is: 188.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.22 : 342.16 = 125.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.22/342.16 = 125.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.22x = 342.16 × 125.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.22x = 42,958.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,958.19/228.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.23

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