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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228.32, 342.10 and 179.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228.32, 342.10 and 179.36 is: 268.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.32 : 342.10 = 179.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.32/342.10 = 179.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.32x = 342.10 × 179.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.32x = 61,360.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,360.27/228.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.75

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