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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228.45, 342.69 and 120.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228.45, 342.69 and 120.24 is: 180.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.45 : 342.69 = 120.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.45/342.69 = 120.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.45x = 342.69 × 120.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.45x = 41,205.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,205.05/228.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.37

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