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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228.11, 342.27 and 155.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228.11, 342.27 and 155.82 is: 233.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.11 : 342.27 = 155.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.11/342.27 = 155.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.11x = 342.27 × 155.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.11x = 53,332.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,332.51/228.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.80

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