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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228.65, 315.26 and 181.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228.65, 315.26 and 181.88 is: 250.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.65 : 315.26 = 181.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.65/315.26 = 181.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.65x = 315.26 × 181.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.65x = 57,337.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,337.00/228.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.77

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