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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228, 341.43 and 178.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228, 341.43 and 178.13 is: 266.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228 : 341.43 = 178.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228/341.43 = 178.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228x = 341.43 × 178.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228x = 60,817.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,817.22/228
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.74

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