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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228.46, 343.01 and 175.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228.46, 343.01 and 175.02 is: 262.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.46 : 343.01 = 175.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.46/343.01 = 175.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.46x = 343.01 × 175.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.46x = 60,033.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,033.61/228.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.78

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