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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229.33, 316.56 and 155.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229.33, 316.56 and 155.50 is: 214.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229.33 : 316.56 = 155.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229.33/316.56 = 155.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229.33x = 316.56 × 155.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229.33x = 49,225.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,225.08/229.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.65

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