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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228.78, 315.58 and 163.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228.78, 315.58 and 163.38 is: 225.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.78 : 315.58 = 163.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.78/315.58 = 163.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.78x = 315.58 × 163.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.78x = 51,559.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,559.46/228.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.37

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