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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228.56, 342.50 and 155.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228.56, 342.50 and 155.34 is: 232.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.56 : 342.50 = 155.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.56/342.50 = 155.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.56x = 342.50 × 155.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.56x = 53,203.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,203.95/228.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.78

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