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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228.20, 342.48 and 156.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228.20, 342.48 and 156.26 is: 234.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.20 : 342.48 = 156.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.20/342.48 = 156.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.20x = 342.48 × 156.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.20x = 53,515.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,515.92/228.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.51

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