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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228.79, 343.07 and 113.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228.79, 343.07 and 113.10 is: 169.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.79 : 343.07 = 113.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.79/343.07 = 113.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.79x = 343.07 × 113.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.79x = 38,802.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,802.36/228.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.60

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