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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.81, 229.22 and 38.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.81, 229.22 and 38.81 is: 58.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.81 : 229.22 = 38.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.81/229.22 = 38.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.81x = 229.22 × 38.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.81x = 8,896.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,896.70/152.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 58.22

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