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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229.50, 316.72 and 155.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229.50, 316.72 and 155.70 is: 214.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229.50 : 316.72 = 155.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229.50/316.72 = 155.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229.50x = 316.72 × 155.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229.50x = 49,313.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,313.30/229.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.87

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