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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228.72, 315.93 and 185.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228.72, 315.93 and 185.22 is: 255.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.72 : 315.93 = 185.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.72/315.93 = 185.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.72x = 315.93 × 185.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.72x = 58,516.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,516.55/228.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.84

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