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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.22, 228.31 and 49.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.22, 228.31 and 49.47 is: 74.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.22 : 228.31 = 49.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.22/228.31 = 49.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.22x = 228.31 × 49.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.22x = 11,294.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,294.50/152.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 74.20

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