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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.24, 228.60 and 146.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.24, 228.60 and 146.44 is: 219.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.24 : 228.60 = 146.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.24/228.60 = 146.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.24x = 228.60 × 146.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.24x = 33,476.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,476.18/152.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.89

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