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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228.92, 343.67 and 113.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228.92, 343.67 and 113.49 is: 170.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.92 : 343.67 = 113.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.92/343.67 = 113.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.92x = 343.67 × 113.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.92x = 39,002.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,002.54/228.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.38

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