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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228.27, 314.72 and 166.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228.27, 314.72 and 166.11 is: 229.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.27 : 314.72 = 166.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.27/314.72 = 166.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.27x = 314.72 × 166.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.27x = 52,277.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,277.31/228.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.02

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