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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228.54, 315.46 and 155.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228.54, 315.46 and 155.08 is: 214.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.54 : 315.46 = 155.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.54/315.46 = 155.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.54x = 315.46 × 155.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.54x = 48,921.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,921.54/228.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.06

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