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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228.63, 315.66 and 154.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228.63, 315.66 and 154.00 is: 212.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.63 : 315.66 = 154.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.63/315.66 = 154.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.63x = 315.66 × 154.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.63x = 48,612.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,612.03/228.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.62

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