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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228.29, 315.16 and 154.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228.29, 315.16 and 154.71 is: 213.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.29 : 315.16 = 154.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.29/315.16 = 154.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.29x = 315.16 × 154.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.29x = 48,758.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,758.02/228.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.58

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