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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229.40, 316.40 and 155.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229.40, 316.40 and 155.68 is: 214.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229.40 : 316.40 = 155.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229.40/316.40 = 155.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229.40x = 316.40 × 155.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229.40x = 49,257.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,257.15/229.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.72

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