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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228.09, 341.53 and 178.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228.09, 341.53 and 178.18 is: 266.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.09 : 341.53 = 178.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.09/341.53 = 178.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.09x = 341.53 × 178.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.09x = 60,852.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,852.52/228.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.79

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