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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228.66, 315.60 and 155.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228.66, 315.60 and 155.05 is: 214.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.66 : 315.60 = 155.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.66/315.60 = 155.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.66x = 315.60 × 155.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.66x = 48,933.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,933.78/228.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.00

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