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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228.92, 315.60 and 187.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228.92, 315.60 and 187.38 is: 258.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.92 : 315.60 = 187.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.92/315.60 = 187.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.92x = 315.60 × 187.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.92x = 59,137.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,137.13/228.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.34

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