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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228.24, 341.88 and 171.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228.24, 341.88 and 171.12 is: 256.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.24 : 341.88 = 171.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.24/341.88 = 171.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.24x = 341.88 × 171.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.24x = 58,502.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,502.51/228.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.32

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