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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228.60, 315.29 and 166.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228.60, 315.29 and 166.23 is: 229.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.60 : 315.29 = 166.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.60/315.29 = 166.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.60x = 315.29 × 166.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.60x = 52,411.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,411.07/228.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.27

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