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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228.02, 341.76 and 174.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228.02, 341.76 and 174.14 is: 261.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.02 : 341.76 = 174.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.02/341.76 = 174.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.02x = 341.76 × 174.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.02x = 59,514.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,514.09/228.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.00

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