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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229.22, 316.33 and 155.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229.22, 316.33 and 155.41 is: 214.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229.22 : 316.33 = 155.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229.22/316.33 = 155.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229.22x = 316.33 × 155.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229.22x = 49,159.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,159.67/229.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.46

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