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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.35, 228.56 and 44.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.35, 228.56 and 44.15 is: 66.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.35 : 228.56 = 44.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.35/228.56 = 44.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.35x = 228.56 × 44.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.35x = 10,091.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,091.03/152.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66.24

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