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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229.45, 316.24 and 155.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229.45, 316.24 and 155.74 is: 214.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229.45 : 316.24 = 155.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229.45/316.24 = 155.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229.45x = 316.24 × 155.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229.45x = 49,251.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,251.22/229.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.65

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