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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228.64, 315.60 and 182.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228.64, 315.60 and 182.08 is: 251.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.64 : 315.60 = 182.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.64/315.60 = 182.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.64x = 315.60 × 182.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.64x = 57,464.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,464.45/228.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.33

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