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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228.42, 315.23 and 176.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228.42, 315.23 and 176.02 is: 242.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.42 : 315.23 = 176.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.42/315.23 = 176.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.42x = 315.23 × 176.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.42x = 55,486.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,486.78/228.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.92

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