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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228.24, 314.69 and 161.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228.24, 314.69 and 161.73 is: 222.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.24 : 314.69 = 161.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.24/314.69 = 161.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.24x = 314.69 × 161.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.24x = 50,894.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,894.01/228.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.98

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