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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228.96, 343.50 and 120.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228.96, 343.50 and 120.72 is: 181.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.96 : 343.50 = 120.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.96/343.50 = 120.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.96x = 343.50 × 120.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.96x = 41,467.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,467.32/228.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.11

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