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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228, 314.40 and 162.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228, 314.40 and 162.68 is: 224.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228 : 314.40 = 162.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228/314.40 = 162.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228x = 314.40 × 162.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228x = 51,146.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,146.59/228
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.33

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