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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228.46, 315.39 and 154.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228.46, 315.39 and 154.84 is: 213.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.46 : 315.39 = 154.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.46/315.39 = 154.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.46x = 315.39 × 154.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.46x = 48,834.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,834.99/228.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.76

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