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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228.72, 316.05 and 163.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228.72, 316.05 and 163.11 is: 225.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.72 : 316.05 = 163.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.72/316.05 = 163.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.72x = 316.05 × 163.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.72x = 51,552.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,552.41/228.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.39

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