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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228.25, 342.17 and 119.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228.25, 342.17 and 119.71 is: 179.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.25 : 342.17 = 119.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.25/342.17 = 119.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.25x = 342.17 × 119.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.25x = 40,961.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,961.45/228.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.46

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