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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228.12, 314.88 and 154.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228.12, 314.88 and 154.46 is: 213.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.12 : 314.88 = 154.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.12/314.88 = 154.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.12x = 314.88 × 154.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.12x = 48,636.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,636.36/228.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.21

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