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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.33, 228.65 and 151.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.33, 228.65 and 151.79 is: 227.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.33 : 228.65 = 151.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.33/228.65 = 151.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.33x = 228.65 × 151.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.33x = 34,704.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,704.88/152.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.83

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