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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228.36, 315 and 172.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228.36, 315 and 172.92 is: 238.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.36 : 315 = 172.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.36/315 = 172.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.36x = 315 × 172.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.36x = 54,469.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,469.80/228.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.53

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