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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.86, 229.40 and 152.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.86, 229.40 and 152.31 is: 228.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.86 : 229.40 = 152.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.86/229.40 = 152.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.86x = 229.40 × 152.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.86x = 34,939.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,939.91/152.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.57

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