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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228.26, 342.23 and 118.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228.26, 342.23 and 118.42 is: 177.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.26 : 342.23 = 118.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.26/342.23 = 118.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.26x = 342.23 × 118.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.26x = 40,525.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,525.43/228.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.54

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