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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228.44, 315.35 and 173.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228.44, 315.35 and 173.18 is: 239.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.44 : 315.35 = 173.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.44/315.35 = 173.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.44x = 315.35 × 173.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.44x = 54,609.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,609.87/228.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.06

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