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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.40, 230.40 and 152.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.40, 230.40 and 152.40 is: 230.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.40 : 230.40 = 152.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.40/230.40 = 152.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.40x = 230.40 × 152.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.40x = 35,112.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,112.96/152.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.40

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