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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228.85, 316.08 and 179.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228.85, 316.08 and 179.66 is: 248.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.85 : 316.08 = 179.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.85/316.08 = 179.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.85x = 316.08 × 179.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.85x = 56,787.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,787.72/228.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.15

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