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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228.76, 343.01 and 113.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228.76, 343.01 and 113.18 is: 169.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.76 : 343.01 = 113.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.76/343.01 = 113.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.76x = 343.01 × 113.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.76x = 38,820.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,820.44/228.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.70

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