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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228.90, 315.32 and 182.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228.90, 315.32 and 182.43 is: 251.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.90 : 315.32 = 182.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.90/315.32 = 182.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.90x = 315.32 × 182.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.90x = 57,523.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,523.83/228.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.31

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