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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228.01, 314.65 and 128.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228.01, 314.65 and 128.43 is: 177.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.01 : 314.65 = 128.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.01/314.65 = 128.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.01x = 314.65 × 128.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.01x = 40,409.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,409.90/228.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.23

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