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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228.56, 315.86 and 173.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228.56, 315.86 and 173.26 is: 239.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.56 : 315.86 = 173.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.56/315.86 = 173.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.56x = 315.86 × 173.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.56x = 54,725.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,725.90/228.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.44

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