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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228.98, 342.65 and 155.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228.98, 342.65 and 155.86 is: 233.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.98 : 342.65 = 155.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.98/342.65 = 155.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.98x = 342.65 × 155.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.98x = 53,404.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,404.96/228.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.23

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