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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228, 342.24 and 156

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228, 342.24 and 156 is: 234.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228 : 342.24 = 156 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228/342.24 = 156/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228x = 342.24 × 156
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228x = 53,389.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,389.44/228
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.16

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