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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228.24, 314.92 and 162.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228.24, 314.92 and 162.76 is: 224.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.24 : 314.92 = 162.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.24/314.92 = 162.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.24x = 314.92 × 162.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.24x = 51,256.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,256.38/228.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.57

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