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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228.88, 343.02 and 113.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228.88, 343.02 and 113.26 is: 169.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.88 : 343.02 = 113.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.88/343.02 = 113.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.88x = 343.02 × 113.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.88x = 38,850.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,850.45/228.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.74

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