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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228.15, 314.48 and 178.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228.15, 314.48 and 178.94 is: 246.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.15 : 314.48 = 178.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.15/314.48 = 178.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.15x = 314.48 × 178.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.15x = 56,274.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,274.28/228.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.65

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