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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228.84, 315.83 and 173.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228.84, 315.83 and 173.49 is: 239.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.84 : 315.83 = 173.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.84/315.83 = 173.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.84x = 315.83 × 173.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.84x = 54,793.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,793.35/228.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.44

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