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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228.09, 314.94 and 178.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228.09, 314.94 and 178.88 is: 246.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.09 : 314.94 = 178.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.09/314.94 = 178.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.09x = 314.94 × 178.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.09x = 56,334.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,334.89/228.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.99

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