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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228.95, 343.12 and 171.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228.95, 343.12 and 171.03 is: 256.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.95 : 343.12 = 171.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.95/343.12 = 171.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.95x = 343.12 × 171.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.95x = 58,683.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,683.81/228.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.32

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