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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228.66, 344.28 and 175.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228.66, 344.28 and 175.02 is: 263.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.66 : 344.28 = 175.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.66/344.28 = 175.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.66x = 344.28 × 175.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.66x = 60,255.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,255.89/228.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.52

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