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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228.72, 315.32 and 176.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228.72, 315.32 and 176.88 is: 243.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.72 : 315.32 = 176.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.72/315.32 = 176.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.72x = 315.32 × 176.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.72x = 55,773.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,773.80/228.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.85

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