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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228.30, 314.94 and 178.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228.30, 314.94 and 178.44 is: 246.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.30 : 314.94 = 178.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.30/314.94 = 178.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.30x = 314.94 × 178.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.30x = 56,197.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,197.89/228.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.16

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