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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228.30, 315.30 and 173.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228.30, 315.30 and 173.04 is: 238.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.30 : 315.30 = 173.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.30/315.30 = 173.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.30x = 315.30 × 173.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.30x = 54,559.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,559.51/228.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.98

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