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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228.28, 342.02 and 179.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228.28, 342.02 and 179.84 is: 269.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.28 : 342.02 = 179.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.28/342.02 = 179.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.28x = 342.02 × 179.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.28x = 61,507.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,507.98/228.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.45

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