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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228.43, 315.67 and 173.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228.43, 315.67 and 173.07 is: 239.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.43 : 315.67 = 173.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.43/315.67 = 173.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.43x = 315.67 × 173.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.43x = 54,633.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,633.01/228.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.17

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