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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228.21, 314.78 and 162.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228.21, 314.78 and 162.60 is: 224.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.21 : 314.78 = 162.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.21/314.78 = 162.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.21x = 314.78 × 162.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.21x = 51,183.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,183.23/228.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.28

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