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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228.03, 314.63 and 181.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228.03, 314.63 and 181.56 is: 250.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.03 : 314.63 = 181.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.03/314.63 = 181.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.03x = 314.63 × 181.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.03x = 57,124.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,124.43/228.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.51

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