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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228.03, 314.63 and 175.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228.03, 314.63 and 175.64 is: 242.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.03 : 314.63 = 175.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.03/314.63 = 175.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.03x = 314.63 × 175.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.03x = 55,261.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,261.61/228.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.34

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