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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228, 314.52 and 172.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228, 314.52 and 172.68 is: 238.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228 : 314.52 = 172.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228/314.52 = 172.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228x = 314.52 × 172.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228x = 54,311.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,311.31/228
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.21

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