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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228.29, 341.62 and 167.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228.29, 341.62 and 167.27 is: 250.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.29 : 341.62 = 167.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.29/341.62 = 167.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.29x = 341.62 × 167.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.29x = 57,141.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,141.51/228.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.31

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