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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228.90, 343.45 and 120.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228.90, 343.45 and 120.66 is: 181.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.90 : 343.45 = 120.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.90/343.45 = 120.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.90x = 343.45 × 120.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.90x = 41,440.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,440.68/228.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.04

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