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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228.62, 342.63 and 120.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228.62, 342.63 and 120.49 is: 180.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.62 : 342.63 = 120.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.62/342.63 = 120.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.62x = 342.63 × 120.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.62x = 41,282.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,282.63/228.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.57

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