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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229.48, 316.66 and 155.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229.48, 316.66 and 155.78 is: 214.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229.48 : 316.66 = 155.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229.48/316.66 = 155.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229.48x = 316.66 × 155.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229.48x = 49,329.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,329.29/229.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.96

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