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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228.88, 316.00 and 176.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228.88, 316.00 and 176.33 is: 243.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.88 : 316.00 = 176.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.88/316.00 = 176.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.88x = 316.00 × 176.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.88x = 55,719.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,719.23/228.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.44

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