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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.16, 228.44 and 147.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.16, 228.44 and 147.30 is: 221.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.16 : 228.44 = 147.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.16/228.44 = 147.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.16x = 228.44 × 147.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.16x = 33,649.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,649.21/152.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.14

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