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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228.44, 342.40 and 118.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228.44, 342.40 and 118.66 is: 177.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.44 : 342.40 = 118.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.44/342.40 = 118.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.44x = 342.40 × 118.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.44x = 40,629.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,629.18/228.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.85

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