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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228.27, 314.64 and 172.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228.27, 314.64 and 172.74 is: 238.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.27 : 314.64 = 172.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.27/314.64 = 172.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.27x = 314.64 × 172.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.27x = 54,350.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,350.91/228.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.10

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