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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228.56, 342.77 and 120.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228.56, 342.77 and 120.29 is: 180.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.56 : 342.77 = 120.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.56/342.77 = 120.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.56x = 342.77 × 120.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.56x = 41,229.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,229.49/228.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.39

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