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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228.48, 342.76 and 120.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228.48, 342.76 and 120.40 is: 180.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.48 : 342.76 = 120.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.48/342.76 = 120.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.48x = 342.76 × 120.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.48x = 41,268.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,268.30/228.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.62

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