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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229.82, 317.18 and 156.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229.82, 317.18 and 156.08 is: 215.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229.82 : 317.18 = 156.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229.82/317.18 = 156.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229.82x = 317.18 × 156.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229.82x = 49,506.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,506.64/229.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.42

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