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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.40, 229.26 and 150.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.40, 229.26 and 150.24 is: 226.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.40 : 229.26 = 150.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.40/229.26 = 150.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.40x = 229.26 × 150.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.40x = 34,444.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,444.02/152.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.01

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