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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228.28, 315.10 and 154.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228.28, 315.10 and 154.70 is: 213.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.28 : 315.10 = 154.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.28/315.10 = 154.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.28x = 315.10 × 154.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.28x = 48,745.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,745.97/228.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.54

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