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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228.06, 314.76 and 172.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228.06, 314.76 and 172.71 is: 238.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.06 : 314.76 = 172.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.06/314.76 = 172.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.06x = 314.76 × 172.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.06x = 54,362.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,362.20/228.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.37

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