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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228.52, 341.70 and 154.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228.52, 341.70 and 154.18 is: 230.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.52 : 341.70 = 154.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.52/341.70 = 154.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.52x = 341.70 × 154.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.52x = 52,684.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,684.02/228.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.54

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