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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228.62, 342.66 and 120.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228.62, 342.66 and 120.35 is: 180.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.62 : 342.66 = 120.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.62/342.66 = 120.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.62x = 342.66 × 120.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.62x = 41,239.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,239.13/228.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.38

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