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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228.29, 341.95 and 112.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228.29, 341.95 and 112.38 is: 168.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.29 : 341.95 = 112.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.29/341.95 = 112.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.29x = 341.95 × 112.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.29x = 38,428.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,428.34/228.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.33

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