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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228.73, 343.28 and 177.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228.73, 343.28 and 177.25 is: 266.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.73 : 343.28 = 177.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.73/343.28 = 177.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.73x = 343.28 × 177.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.73x = 60,846.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,846.38/228.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.02

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