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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228.24, 342.39 and 119.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228.24, 342.39 and 119.88 is: 179.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.24 : 342.39 = 119.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.24/342.39 = 119.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.24x = 342.39 × 119.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.24x = 41,045.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,045.71/228.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.84

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