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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228.06, 342.38 and 176.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228.06, 342.38 and 176.74 is: 265.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.06 : 342.38 = 176.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.06/342.38 = 176.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.06x = 342.38 × 176.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.06x = 60,512.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,512.24/228.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.33

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