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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229.30, 316.42 and 155.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229.30, 316.42 and 155.60 is: 214.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229.30 : 316.42 = 155.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229.30/316.42 = 155.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229.30x = 316.42 × 155.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229.30x = 49,234.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,234.95/229.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.72

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