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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228.13, 341.69 and 179.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228.13, 341.69 and 179.05 is: 268.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.13 : 341.69 = 179.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.13/341.69 = 179.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.13x = 341.69 × 179.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.13x = 61,176.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,176.99/228.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.17

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