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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229.91, 317.33 and 156.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229.91, 317.33 and 156.30 is: 215.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229.91 : 317.33 = 156.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229.91/317.33 = 156.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229.91x = 317.33 × 156.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229.91x = 49,597.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,597.90/229.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.73

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