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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228.66, 314.78 and 173.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228.66, 314.78 and 173.31 is: 238.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.66 : 314.78 = 173.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.66/314.78 = 173.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.66x = 314.78 × 173.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.66x = 54,553.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,553.66/228.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.58

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