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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228.53, 342.93 and 118.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228.53, 342.93 and 118.85 is: 178.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.53 : 342.93 = 118.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.53/342.93 = 118.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.53x = 342.93 × 118.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.53x = 40,757.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,757.23/228.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.35

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