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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228.42, 342.63 and 162.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228.42, 342.63 and 162.27 is: 243.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.42 : 342.63 = 162.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.42/342.63 = 162.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.42x = 342.63 × 162.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.42x = 55,598.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,598.57/228.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.41

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