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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229.20, 315.72 and 177.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229.20, 315.72 and 177.36 is: 244.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229.20 : 315.72 = 177.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229.20/315.72 = 177.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229.20x = 315.72 × 177.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229.20x = 55,996.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,996.10/229.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.31

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