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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228.02, 314.39 and 172.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228.02, 314.39 and 172.64 is: 238.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.02 : 314.39 = 172.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.02/314.39 = 172.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.02x = 314.39 × 172.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.02x = 54,277.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,277.51/228.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.04

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