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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229.43, 316.37 and 155.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229.43, 316.37 and 155.59 is: 214.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229.43 : 316.37 = 155.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229.43/316.37 = 155.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229.43x = 316.37 × 155.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229.43x = 49,223.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,223.61/229.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.55

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