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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228.48, 315.39 and 155.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228.48, 315.39 and 155.04 is: 214.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.48 : 315.39 = 155.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.48/315.39 = 155.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.48x = 315.39 × 155.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.48x = 48,898.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,898.07/228.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.01

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