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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228.48, 314.88 and 179.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228.48, 314.88 and 179.52 is: 247.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.48 : 314.88 = 179.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.48/314.88 = 179.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.48x = 314.88 × 179.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.48x = 56,527.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,527.26/228.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.41

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