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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228.64, 315.28 and 170.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228.64, 315.28 and 170.32 is: 234.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.64 : 315.28 = 170.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.64/315.28 = 170.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.64x = 315.28 × 170.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.64x = 53,698.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,698.49/228.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.86

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