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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228.03, 314.91 and 154.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228.03, 314.91 and 154.50 is: 213.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.03 : 314.91 = 154.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.03/314.91 = 154.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.03x = 314.91 × 154.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.03x = 48,653.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,653.60/228.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.36

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