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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229.11, 316.26 and 155.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229.11, 316.26 and 155.46 is: 214.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229.11 : 316.26 = 155.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229.11/316.26 = 155.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229.11x = 316.26 × 155.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229.11x = 49,165.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,165.78/229.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.59

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