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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228.29, 342.44 and 111.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228.29, 342.44 and 111.02 is: 166.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.29 : 342.44 = 111.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.29/342.44 = 111.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.29x = 342.44 × 111.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.29x = 38,017.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,017.99/228.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.53

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