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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228.79, 315.90 and 179.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228.79, 315.90 and 179.58 is: 247.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.79 : 315.90 = 179.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.79/315.90 = 179.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.79x = 315.90 × 179.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.79x = 56,728.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,728.42/228.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.96

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