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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228.76, 315.08 and 155.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228.76, 315.08 and 155.04 is: 213.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.76 : 315.08 = 155.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.76/315.08 = 155.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.76x = 315.08 × 155.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.76x = 48,850.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,850.00/228.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.54

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