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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228.06, 315.14 and 172.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228.06, 315.14 and 172.70 is: 238.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.06 : 315.14 = 172.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.06/315.14 = 172.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.06x = 315.14 × 172.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.06x = 54,424.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,424.68/228.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.64

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