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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229.28, 316.56 and 155.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229.28, 316.56 and 155.60 is: 214.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229.28 : 316.56 = 155.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229.28/316.56 = 155.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229.28x = 316.56 × 155.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229.28x = 49,256.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,256.74/229.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.83

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