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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228.56, 342.62 and 118.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228.56, 342.62 and 118.84 is: 178.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.56 : 342.62 = 118.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.56/342.62 = 118.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.56x = 342.62 × 118.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.56x = 40,716.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,716.96/228.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.15

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