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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228.65, 342.83 and 112.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228.65, 342.83 and 112.95 is: 169.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.65 : 342.83 = 112.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.65/342.83 = 112.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.65x = 342.83 × 112.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.65x = 38,722.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,722.08/228.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.35

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