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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228.43, 342.21 and 179.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228.43, 342.21 and 179.45 is: 268.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.43 : 342.21 = 179.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.43/342.21 = 179.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.43x = 342.21 × 179.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.43x = 61,409.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,409.58/228.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.83

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