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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.80, 229.32 and 152.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.80, 229.32 and 152.14 is: 228.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.80 : 229.32 = 152.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.80/229.32 = 152.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.80x = 229.32 × 152.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.80x = 34,888.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,888.74/152.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.33

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