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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228.83, 315.92 and 153.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228.83, 315.92 and 153.18 is: 211.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.83 : 315.92 = 153.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.83/315.92 = 153.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.83x = 315.92 × 153.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.83x = 48,392.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,392.63/228.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.48

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