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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228.17, 314.93 and 154.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228.17, 314.93 and 154.47 is: 213.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.17 : 314.93 = 154.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.17/314.93 = 154.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.17x = 314.93 × 154.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.17x = 48,647.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,647.62/228.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.21

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