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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228.24, 342.12 and 114

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228.24, 342.12 and 114 is: 170.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.24 : 342.12 = 114 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.24/342.12 = 114/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.24x = 342.12 × 114
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.24x = 39,001.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,001.68/228.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.88

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