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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228.57, 315.57 and 176.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228.57, 315.57 and 176.01 is: 243.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.57 : 315.57 = 176.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.57/315.57 = 176.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.57x = 315.57 × 176.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.57x = 55,544.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,544.70/228.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.01

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