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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228.29, 315.56 and 163.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228.29, 315.56 and 163.35 is: 225.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.29 : 315.56 = 163.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.29/315.56 = 163.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.29x = 315.56 × 163.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.29x = 51,547.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,547.13/228.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.80

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