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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228.48, 315.05 and 154.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228.48, 315.05 and 154.67 is: 213.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.48 : 315.05 = 154.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.48/315.05 = 154.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.48x = 315.05 × 154.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.48x = 48,729.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,729.17/228.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.28

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