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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228.08, 342.19 and 155.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228.08, 342.19 and 155.25 is: 232.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.08 : 342.19 = 155.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.08/342.19 = 155.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.08x = 342.19 × 155.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.08x = 53,125.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,125.00/228.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.92

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