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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228.03, 343.25 and 163.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228.03, 343.25 and 163.48 is: 246.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.03 : 343.25 = 163.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.03/343.25 = 163.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.03x = 343.25 × 163.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.03x = 56,114.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,114.51/228.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.08

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