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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228.96, 316.08 and 155.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228.96, 316.08 and 155.34 is: 214.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.96 : 316.08 = 155.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.96/316.08 = 155.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.96x = 316.08 × 155.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.96x = 49,099.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,099.87/228.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.45

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