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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228.21, 341.61 and 176.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228.21, 341.61 and 176.73 is: 264.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.21 : 341.61 = 176.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.21/341.61 = 176.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.21x = 341.61 × 176.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.21x = 60,371.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,371.03/228.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.55

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