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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228.23, 342.41 and 112.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228.23, 342.41 and 112.70 is: 169.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.23 : 342.41 = 112.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.23/342.41 = 112.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.23x = 342.41 × 112.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.23x = 38,589.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,589.90/228.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.08

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