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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228.37, 342.40 and 111.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228.37, 342.40 and 111.17 is: 166.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.37 : 342.40 = 111.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.37/342.40 = 111.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.37x = 342.40 × 111.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.37x = 38,064.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,064.61/228.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.68

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