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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228.95, 342.71 and 124.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228.95, 342.71 and 124.68 is: 186.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.95 : 342.71 = 124.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.95/342.71 = 124.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.95x = 342.71 × 124.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.95x = 42,729.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,729.08/228.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.63

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