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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228.66, 342.56 and 118.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228.66, 342.56 and 118.85 is: 178.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.66 : 342.56 = 118.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.66/342.56 = 118.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.66x = 342.56 × 118.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.66x = 40,710.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,710.95/228.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.04

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