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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228.08, 341.94 and 155.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228.08, 341.94 and 155.90 is: 233.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.08 : 341.94 = 155.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.08/341.94 = 155.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.08x = 341.94 × 155.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.08x = 53,308.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,308.45/228.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.73

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