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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228.71, 315.65 and 173.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228.71, 315.65 and 173.36 is: 239.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.71 : 315.65 = 173.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.71/315.65 = 173.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.71x = 315.65 × 173.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.71x = 54,722.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,722.31/228.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.26

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