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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228.18, 342.36 and 176.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228.18, 342.36 and 176.88 is: 265.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.18 : 342.36 = 176.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.18/342.36 = 176.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.18x = 342.36 × 176.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.18x = 60,556.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,556.64/228.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.39

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