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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.50, 230.24 and 152.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.50, 230.24 and 152.89 is: 229.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.50 : 230.24 = 152.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.50/230.24 = 152.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.50x = 230.24 × 152.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.50x = 35,201.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,201.20/153.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.33

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