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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228.80, 315.59 and 163.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228.80, 315.59 and 163.38 is: 225.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.80 : 315.59 = 163.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.80/315.59 = 163.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.80x = 315.59 × 163.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.80x = 51,560.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,560.28/228.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.36

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