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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228.26, 315.11 and 154.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228.26, 315.11 and 154.55 is: 213.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.26 : 315.11 = 154.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.26/315.11 = 154.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.26x = 315.11 × 154.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.26x = 48,700.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,700.25/228.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.35

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