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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228.04, 314.38 and 172.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228.04, 314.38 and 172.00 is: 237.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.04 : 314.38 = 172.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.04/314.38 = 172.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.04x = 314.38 × 172.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.04x = 54,073.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,073.08/228.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.12

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