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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228.88, 342.81 and 119.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228.88, 342.81 and 119.23 is: 178.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.88 : 342.81 = 119.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.88/342.81 = 119.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.88x = 342.81 × 119.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.88x = 40,873.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,873.24/228.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.58

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