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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228.41, 315.26 and 163.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228.41, 315.26 and 163.10 is: 225.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.41 : 315.26 = 163.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.41/315.26 = 163.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.41x = 315.26 × 163.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.41x = 51,418.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,418.91/228.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.12

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