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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228.27, 315.29 and 172.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228.27, 315.29 and 172.89 is: 238.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.27 : 315.29 = 172.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.27/315.29 = 172.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.27x = 315.29 × 172.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.27x = 54,510.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,510.49/228.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.80

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