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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228.28, 314.78 and 162.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228.28, 314.78 and 162.76 is: 224.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.28 : 314.78 = 162.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.28/314.78 = 162.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.28x = 314.78 × 162.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.28x = 51,233.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,233.59/228.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.43

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