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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228.89, 315.95 and 163.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228.89, 315.95 and 163.46 is: 225.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.89 : 315.95 = 163.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.89/315.95 = 163.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.89x = 315.95 × 163.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.89x = 51,642.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,642.79/228.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.63

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