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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228.27, 341.91 and 123.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228.27, 341.91 and 123.84 is: 185.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.27 : 341.91 = 123.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.27/341.91 = 123.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.27x = 341.91 × 123.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.27x = 42,342.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,342.13/228.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.49

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