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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228.38, 315.03 and 166.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228.38, 315.03 and 166.10 is: 229.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.38 : 315.03 = 166.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.38/315.03 = 166.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.38x = 315.03 × 166.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.38x = 52,324.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,324.91/228.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.12

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