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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228.26, 342.53 and 156.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228.26, 342.53 and 156.17 is: 234.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.26 : 342.53 = 156.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.26/342.53 = 156.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.26x = 342.53 × 156.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.26x = 53,492.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,492.91/228.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.35

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