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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228.89, 315.40 and 176.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228.89, 315.40 and 176.44 is: 243.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.89 : 315.40 = 176.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.89/315.40 = 176.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.89x = 315.40 × 176.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.89x = 55,646.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,646.72/228.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.12

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