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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228.94, 315.44 and 155.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228.94, 315.44 and 155.12 is: 213.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.94 : 315.44 = 155.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.94/315.44 = 155.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.94x = 315.44 × 155.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.94x = 48,931.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,931.45/228.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.74

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