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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228.75, 343.16 and 113.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228.75, 343.16 and 113.19 is: 169.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.75 : 343.16 = 113.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.75/343.16 = 113.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.75x = 343.16 × 113.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.75x = 38,842.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,842.28/228.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.80

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