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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228, 314.60 and 178.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228, 314.60 and 178.98 is: 246.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228 : 314.60 = 178.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228/314.60 = 178.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228x = 314.60 × 178.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228x = 56,307.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,307.11/228
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.96

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