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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229.84, 317.31 and 156.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229.84, 317.31 and 156.25 is: 215.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229.84 : 317.31 = 156.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229.84/317.31 = 156.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229.84x = 317.31 × 156.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229.84x = 49,579.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,579.69/229.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.71

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