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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228.89, 315.15 and 182.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228.89, 315.15 and 182.11 is: 250.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.89 : 315.15 = 182.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.89/315.15 = 182.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.89x = 315.15 × 182.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.89x = 57,391.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,391.97/228.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.74

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