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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228.42, 342.64 and 120.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228.42, 342.64 and 120.24 is: 180.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.42 : 342.64 = 120.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.42/342.64 = 120.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.42x = 342.64 × 120.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.42x = 41,199.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,199.03/228.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.37

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