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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229.68, 317.14 and 155.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229.68, 317.14 and 155.06 is: 214.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229.68 : 317.14 = 155.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229.68/317.14 = 155.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229.68x = 317.14 × 155.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229.68x = 49,175.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,175.73/229.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.11

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