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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228.38, 342.27 and 167.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228.38, 342.27 and 167.40 is: 250.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.38 : 342.27 = 167.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.38/342.27 = 167.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.38x = 342.27 × 167.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.38x = 57,296.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,296.00/228.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.89

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