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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228.42, 343.85 and 174.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228.42, 343.85 and 174.96 is: 263.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.42 : 343.85 = 174.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.42/343.85 = 174.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.42x = 343.85 × 174.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.42x = 60,159.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,159.12/228.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.37

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