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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228.60, 343.08 and 120.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228.60, 343.08 and 120.48 is: 180.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.60 : 343.08 = 120.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.60/343.08 = 120.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.60x = 343.08 × 120.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.60x = 41,334.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,334.28/228.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.81

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