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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228.47, 342.38 and 176.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228.47, 342.38 and 176.88 is: 265.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.47 : 342.38 = 176.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.47/342.38 = 176.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.47x = 342.38 × 176.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.47x = 60,560.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,560.91/228.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.07

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