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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228.56, 342.63 and 120.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228.56, 342.63 and 120.22 is: 180.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.56 : 342.63 = 120.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.56/342.63 = 120.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.56x = 342.63 × 120.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.56x = 41,190.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,190.12/228.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.22

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