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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228.88, 315.88 and 166.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228.88, 315.88 and 166.92 is: 230.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.88 : 315.88 = 166.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.88/315.88 = 166.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.88x = 315.88 × 166.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.88x = 52,726.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,726.69/228.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.37

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