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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228.76, 315.32 and 179.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228.76, 315.32 and 179.56 is: 247.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.76 : 315.32 = 179.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.76/315.32 = 179.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.76x = 315.32 × 179.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.76x = 56,618.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,618.86/228.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.50

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