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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228.35, 315.41 and 169.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228.35, 315.41 and 169.46 is: 234.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.35 : 315.41 = 169.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.35/315.41 = 169.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.35x = 315.41 × 169.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.35x = 53,449.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,449.38/228.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.07

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