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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228.34, 341.58 and 156.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228.34, 341.58 and 156.22 is: 233.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.34 : 341.58 = 156.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.34/341.58 = 156.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.34x = 341.58 × 156.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.34x = 53,361.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,361.63/228.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.69

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