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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228.52, 315.45 and 173.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228.52, 315.45 and 173.39 is: 239.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.52 : 315.45 = 173.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.52/315.45 = 173.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.52x = 315.45 × 173.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.52x = 54,696.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,696.01/228.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.35

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