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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228.83, 342.63 and 120.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228.83, 342.63 and 120.08 is: 179.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.83 : 342.63 = 120.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.83/342.63 = 120.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.83x = 342.63 × 120.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.83x = 41,143.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,143.87/228.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.80

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