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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228.02, 342.08 and 177.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228.02, 342.08 and 177.30 is: 265.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.02 : 342.08 = 177.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.02/342.08 = 177.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.02x = 342.08 × 177.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.02x = 60,650.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,650.78/228.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.99

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