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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228.42, 314.55 and 166.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228.42, 314.55 and 166.12 is: 228.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.42 : 314.55 = 166.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.42/314.55 = 166.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.42x = 314.55 × 166.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.42x = 52,252.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,252.26/228.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.76

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