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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228.78, 315.64 and 155.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228.78, 315.64 and 155.31 is: 214.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.78 : 315.64 = 155.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.78/315.64 = 155.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.78x = 315.64 × 155.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.78x = 49,022.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,022.05/228.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.28

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