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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.26, 228.34 and 49.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.26, 228.34 and 49.49 is: 74.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.26 : 228.34 = 49.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.26/228.34 = 49.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.26x = 228.34 × 49.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.26x = 11,300.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,300.55/152.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 74.22

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