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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228.96, 315.87 and 163.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228.96, 315.87 and 163.56 is: 225.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.96 : 315.87 = 163.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.96/315.87 = 163.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.96x = 315.87 × 163.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.96x = 51,663.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,663.70/228.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.65

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