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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228.74, 315.88 and 163.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228.74, 315.88 and 163.58 is: 225.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.74 : 315.88 = 163.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.74/315.88 = 163.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.74x = 315.88 × 163.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.74x = 51,671.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,671.65/228.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.90

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