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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228.60, 342.79 and 120.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228.60, 342.79 and 120.36 is: 180.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.60 : 342.79 = 120.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.60/342.79 = 120.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.60x = 342.79 × 120.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.60x = 41,258.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,258.20/228.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.48

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