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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228.70, 315.05 and 182.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228.70, 315.05 and 182.05 is: 250.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.70 : 315.05 = 182.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.70/315.05 = 182.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.70x = 315.05 × 182.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.70x = 57,353.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,353.94/228.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.79

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