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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228, 314.78 and 162.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228, 314.78 and 162.39 is: 224.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228 : 314.78 = 162.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228/314.78 = 162.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228x = 314.78 × 162.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228x = 51,117.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,117.12/228
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.20

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