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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.70, 229.30 and 150.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.70, 229.30 and 150.44 is: 225.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.70 : 229.30 = 150.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.70/229.30 = 150.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.70x = 229.30 × 150.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.70x = 34,495.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,495.89/152.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.91

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