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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228.97, 316.03 and 179.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228.97, 316.03 and 179.08 is: 247.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.97 : 316.03 = 179.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.97/316.03 = 179.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.97x = 316.03 × 179.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.97x = 56,595.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,595.20/228.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.17

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