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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228.66, 315.42 and 185.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228.66, 315.42 and 185.06 is: 255.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.66 : 315.42 = 185.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.66/315.42 = 185.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.66x = 315.42 × 185.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.66x = 58,371.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,371.63/228.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.28

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