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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228.40, 314.92 and 154.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228.40, 314.92 and 154.88 is: 213.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.40 : 314.92 = 154.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.40/314.92 = 154.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.40x = 314.92 × 154.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.40x = 48,774.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,774.81/228.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.55

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