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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228.20, 341.91 and 176.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228.20, 341.91 and 176.90 is: 265.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.20 : 341.91 = 176.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.20/341.91 = 176.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.20x = 341.91 × 176.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.20x = 60,482.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,482.17/228.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.05

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