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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228.25, 342 and 119.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228.25, 342 and 119.89 is: 179.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.25 : 342 = 119.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.25/342 = 119.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.25x = 342 × 119.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.25x = 41,002.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,002.38/228.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.64

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