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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228.39, 342.23 and 170.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228.39, 342.23 and 170.98 is: 256.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.39 : 342.23 = 170.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.39/342.23 = 170.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.39x = 342.23 × 170.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.39x = 58,512.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,512.77/228.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.20

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