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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228.88, 342.98 and 120.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228.88, 342.98 and 120.41 is: 180.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.88 : 342.98 = 120.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.88/342.98 = 120.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.88x = 342.98 × 120.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.88x = 41,298.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,298.22/228.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.44

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