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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229.52, 316.76 and 155.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229.52, 316.76 and 155.92 is: 215.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229.52 : 316.76 = 155.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229.52/316.76 = 155.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229.52x = 316.76 × 155.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229.52x = 49,389.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,389.22/229.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.18

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