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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228.72, 342.45 and 155.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228.72, 342.45 and 155.73 is: 233.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.72 : 342.45 = 155.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.72/342.45 = 155.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.72x = 342.45 × 155.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.72x = 53,329.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,329.74/228.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.17

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