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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228.83, 343.49 and 178.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228.83, 343.49 and 178.08 is: 267.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.83 : 343.49 = 178.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.83/343.49 = 178.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.83x = 343.49 × 178.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.83x = 61,167.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,167.81/228.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267.31

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