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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228.83, 315.97 and 179.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228.83, 315.97 and 179.69 is: 248.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.83 : 315.97 = 179.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.83/315.97 = 179.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.83x = 315.97 × 179.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.83x = 56,774.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,774.62/228.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.11

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