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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228.42, 315.27 and 166.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228.42, 315.27 and 166.32 is: 229.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.42 : 315.27 = 166.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.42/315.27 = 166.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.42x = 315.27 × 166.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.42x = 52,435.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,435.71/228.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.56

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