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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228.68, 342.74 and 120.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228.68, 342.74 and 120.60 is: 180.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.68 : 342.74 = 120.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.68/342.74 = 120.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.68x = 342.74 × 120.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.68x = 41,334.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,334.44/228.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.75

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