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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228.60, 342.96 and 118.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228.60, 342.96 and 118.92 is: 178.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.60 : 342.96 = 118.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.60/342.96 = 118.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.60x = 342.96 × 118.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.60x = 40,784.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,784.80/228.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.41

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