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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228.69, 314.87 and 179.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228.69, 314.87 and 179.10 is: 246.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.69 : 314.87 = 179.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.69/314.87 = 179.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.69x = 314.87 × 179.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.69x = 56,392.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,392.32/228.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.59

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