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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228.13, 314.76 and 169.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228.13, 314.76 and 169.81 is: 234.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.13 : 314.76 = 169.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.13/314.76 = 169.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.13x = 314.76 × 169.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.13x = 53,449.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,449.40/228.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.29

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