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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228.55, 315.24 and 162.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228.55, 315.24 and 162.16 is: 223.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.55 : 315.24 = 162.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.55/315.24 = 162.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.55x = 315.24 × 162.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.55x = 51,119.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,119.32/228.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.67

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