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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228.50, 342.60 and 155.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228.50, 342.60 and 155.40 is: 233.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.50 : 342.60 = 155.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.50/342.60 = 155.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.50x = 342.60 × 155.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.50x = 53,240.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,240.04/228.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.00

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