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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228.06, 313.98 and 181.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228.06, 313.98 and 181.56 is: 249.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.06 : 313.98 = 181.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.06/313.98 = 181.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.06x = 313.98 × 181.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.06x = 57,006.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,006.21/228.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.96

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