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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228.87, 315.59 and 155.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228.87, 315.59 and 155.07 is: 213.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.87 : 315.59 = 155.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.87/315.59 = 155.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.87x = 315.59 × 155.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.87x = 48,937.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,937.77/228.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.82

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