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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229.75, 344.61 and 156.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229.75, 344.61 and 156.55 is: 234.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229.75 : 344.61 = 156.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229.75/344.61 = 156.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229.75x = 344.61 × 156.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229.75x = 53,948.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,948.70/229.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.81

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