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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228.22, 314.84 and 175.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228.22, 314.84 and 175.67 is: 242.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.22 : 314.84 = 175.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.22/314.84 = 175.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.22x = 314.84 × 175.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.22x = 55,307.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,307.00/228.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.34

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