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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228.80, 315.43 and 179.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228.80, 315.43 and 179.60 is: 247.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.80 : 315.43 = 179.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.80/315.43 = 179.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.80x = 315.43 × 179.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.80x = 56,649.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,649.20/228.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.59

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