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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229.76, 317.32 and 156.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229.76, 317.32 and 156.28 is: 215.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229.76 : 317.32 = 156.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229.76/317.32 = 156.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229.76x = 317.32 × 156.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229.76x = 49,590.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,590.77/229.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.84

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