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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228.48, 315.14 and 166.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228.48, 315.14 and 166.52 is: 229.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.48 : 315.14 = 166.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.48/315.14 = 166.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.48x = 315.14 × 166.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.48x = 52,477.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,477.11/228.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.68

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