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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228.74, 315.99 and 181.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228.74, 315.99 and 181.96 is: 251.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.74 : 315.99 = 181.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.74/315.99 = 181.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.74x = 315.99 × 181.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.74x = 57,497.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,497.54/228.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.37

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