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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229.46, 316.63 and 155.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229.46, 316.63 and 155.80 is: 214.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229.46 : 316.63 = 155.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229.46/316.63 = 155.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229.46x = 316.63 × 155.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229.46x = 49,330.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,330.18/229.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.99

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