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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229.36, 316.88 and 174.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229.36, 316.88 and 174.24 is: 240.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229.36 : 316.88 = 174.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229.36/316.88 = 174.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229.36x = 316.88 × 174.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229.36x = 55,213.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,213.17/229.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.73

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