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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228.29, 341.71 and 163.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228.29, 341.71 and 163.08 is: 244.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.29 : 341.71 = 163.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.29/341.71 = 163.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.29x = 341.71 × 163.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.29x = 55,725.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,725.42/228.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.10

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