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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229.77, 317.24 and 156.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229.77, 317.24 and 156.15 is: 215.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229.77 : 317.24 = 156.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229.77/317.24 = 156.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229.77x = 317.24 × 156.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229.77x = 49,537.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,537.03/229.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.59

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