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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228.15, 342.29 and 173.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228.15, 342.29 and 173.48 is: 260.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.15 : 342.29 = 173.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.15/342.29 = 173.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.15x = 342.29 × 173.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.15x = 59,379.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,379.90/228.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.26

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