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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228.06, 314.52 and 162.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228.06, 314.52 and 162.60 is: 224.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.06 : 314.52 = 162.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.06/314.52 = 162.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.06x = 314.52 × 162.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.06x = 51,140.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,140.95/228.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.24

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