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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228.74, 342.50 and 120.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228.74, 342.50 and 120.56 is: 180.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.74 : 342.50 = 120.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.74/342.50 = 120.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.74x = 342.50 × 120.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.74x = 41,291.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,291.80/228.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.52

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