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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228.28, 315.02 and 124.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228.28, 315.02 and 124.78 is: 172.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.28 : 315.02 = 124.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.28/315.02 = 124.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.28x = 315.02 × 124.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.28x = 39,308.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,308.20/228.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.19

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