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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228.36, 315.39 and 172.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228.36, 315.39 and 172.25 is: 237.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.36 : 315.39 = 172.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.36/315.39 = 172.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.36x = 315.39 × 172.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.36x = 54,325.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,325.93/228.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.90

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