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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229.20, 316.38 and 155.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229.20, 316.38 and 155.52 is: 214.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229.20 : 316.38 = 155.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229.20/316.38 = 155.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229.20x = 316.38 × 155.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229.20x = 49,203.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,203.42/229.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.67

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