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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228.42, 341.82 and 173.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228.42, 341.82 and 173.88 is: 260.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.42 : 341.82 = 173.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.42/341.82 = 173.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.42x = 341.82 × 173.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.42x = 59,435.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,435.66/228.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.20

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