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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228.30, 314.79 and 154.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228.30, 314.79 and 154.67 is: 213.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.30 : 314.79 = 154.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.30/314.79 = 154.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.30x = 314.79 × 154.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.30x = 48,687.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,687.00/228.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.26

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