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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228.36, 341.88 and 125.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228.36, 341.88 and 125.22 is: 187.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.36 : 341.88 = 125.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.36/341.88 = 125.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.36x = 341.88 × 125.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.36x = 42,810.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,810.21/228.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.47

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