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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228.07, 314.74 and 178.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228.07, 314.74 and 178.86 is: 246.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.07 : 314.74 = 178.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.07/314.74 = 178.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.07x = 314.74 × 178.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.07x = 56,294.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,294.40/228.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.83

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