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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228.31, 341.86 and 119.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228.31, 341.86 and 119.87 is: 179.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.31 : 341.86 = 119.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.31/341.86 = 119.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.31x = 341.86 × 119.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.31x = 40,978.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,978.16/228.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.48

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