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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229.20, 316.12 and 155.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229.20, 316.12 and 155.38 is: 214.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229.20 : 316.12 = 155.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229.20/316.12 = 155.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229.20x = 316.12 × 155.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229.20x = 49,118.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,118.73/229.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.31

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