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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228.30, 314.85 and 161.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228.30, 314.85 and 161.97 is: 223.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.30 : 314.85 = 161.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.30/314.85 = 161.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.30x = 314.85 × 161.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.30x = 50,996.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,996.25/228.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.37

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