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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228, 342.31 and 175.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228, 342.31 and 175.23 is: 263.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228 : 342.31 = 175.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228/342.31 = 175.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228x = 342.31 × 175.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228x = 59,982.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,982.98/228
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.08

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