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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228.04, 341.88 and 155.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228.04, 341.88 and 155.92 is: 233.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.04 : 341.88 = 155.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.04/341.88 = 155.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.04x = 341.88 × 155.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.04x = 53,305.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,305.93/228.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.76

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