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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229.29, 316.23 and 155.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229.29, 316.23 and 155.58 is: 214.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229.29 : 316.23 = 155.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229.29/316.23 = 155.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229.29x = 316.23 × 155.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229.29x = 49,199.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,199.06/229.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.57

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