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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229.58, 317.07 and 156.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229.58, 317.07 and 156.02 is: 215.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229.58 : 317.07 = 156.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229.58/317.07 = 156.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229.58x = 317.07 × 156.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229.58x = 49,469.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,469.26/229.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.48

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