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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228, 314.47 and 166.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228, 314.47 and 166.04 is: 229.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228 : 314.47 = 166.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228/314.47 = 166.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228x = 314.47 × 166.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228x = 52,214.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,214.60/228
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.01

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