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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228.92, 316.17 and 155.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228.92, 316.17 and 155.11 is: 214.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.92 : 316.17 = 155.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.92/316.17 = 155.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.92x = 316.17 × 155.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.92x = 49,041.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,041.13/228.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.23

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