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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228.37, 315.18 and 179.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228.37, 315.18 and 179.62 is: 247.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.37 : 315.18 = 179.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.37/315.18 = 179.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.37x = 315.18 × 179.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.37x = 56,611.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,611.50/228.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.90

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