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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229.62, 316.68 and 155.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229.62, 316.68 and 155.88 is: 214.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229.62 : 316.68 = 155.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229.62/316.68 = 155.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229.62x = 316.68 × 155.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229.62x = 49,364.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,364.08/229.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.98

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