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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228.27, 342.38 and 124.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228.27, 342.38 and 124.12 is: 186.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.27 : 342.38 = 124.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.27/342.38 = 124.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.27x = 342.38 × 124.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.27x = 42,494.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,494.32/228.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.16

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