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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228.06, 314.91 and 154.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228.06, 314.91 and 154.62 is: 213.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.06 : 314.91 = 154.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.06/314.91 = 154.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.06x = 314.91 × 154.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.06x = 48,691.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,691.38/228.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.50

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