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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228.89, 343.06 and 174.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228.89, 343.06 and 174.62 is: 261.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.89 : 343.06 = 174.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.89/343.06 = 174.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.89x = 343.06 × 174.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.89x = 59,905.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,905.14/228.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.72

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