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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229.64, 316.62 and 155.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229.64, 316.62 and 155.84 is: 214.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229.64 : 316.62 = 155.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229.64/316.62 = 155.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229.64x = 316.62 × 155.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229.64x = 49,340.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,340.48/229.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.86

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