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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228.84, 342.60 and 171.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228.84, 342.60 and 171.32 is: 256.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.84 : 342.60 = 171.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.84/342.60 = 171.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.84x = 342.60 × 171.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.84x = 58,694.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,694.23/228.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.49

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