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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228.35, 314.84 and 154.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228.35, 314.84 and 154.74 is: 213.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.35 : 314.84 = 154.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.35/314.84 = 154.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.35x = 314.84 × 154.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.35x = 48,717.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,717.57/228.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.35

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