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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228.16, 314.96 and 154.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228.16, 314.96 and 154.44 is: 213.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.16 : 314.96 = 154.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.16/314.96 = 154.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.16x = 314.96 × 154.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.16x = 48,642.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,642.42/228.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.19

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