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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228.24, 315.12 and 157.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228.24, 315.12 and 157.47 is: 217.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.24 : 315.12 = 157.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.24/315.12 = 157.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.24x = 315.12 × 157.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.24x = 49,621.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,621.95/228.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.41

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