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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229.92, 317.64 and 156.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229.92, 317.64 and 156.24 is: 215.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229.92 : 317.64 = 156.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229.92/317.64 = 156.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229.92x = 317.64 × 156.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229.92x = 49,628.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,628.07/229.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.85

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