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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229.57, 317.01 and 156.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229.57, 317.01 and 156.16 is: 215.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229.57 : 317.01 = 156.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229.57/317.01 = 156.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229.57x = 317.01 × 156.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229.57x = 49,504.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,504.28/229.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.64

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