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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229.76, 316.70 and 155.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229.76, 316.70 and 155.94 is: 214.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229.76 : 316.70 = 155.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229.76/316.70 = 155.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229.76x = 316.70 × 155.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229.76x = 49,385.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,385.42/229.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.95

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