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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228.39, 342.46 and 155.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228.39, 342.46 and 155.38 is: 232.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.39 : 342.46 = 155.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.39/342.46 = 155.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.39x = 342.46 × 155.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.39x = 53,211.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,211.43/228.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.98

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