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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228.83, 315.09 and 173.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228.83, 315.09 and 173.34 is: 238.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.83 : 315.09 = 173.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.83/315.09 = 173.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.83x = 315.09 × 173.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.83x = 54,617.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,617.70/228.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.69

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