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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228.52, 314.99 and 181.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228.52, 314.99 and 181.74 is: 250.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.52 : 314.99 = 181.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.52/314.99 = 181.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.52x = 314.99 × 181.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.52x = 57,247.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,247.24/228.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.51

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