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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.63, 230.58 and 152.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.63, 230.58 and 152.28 is: 228.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.63 : 230.58 = 152.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.63/230.58 = 152.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.63x = 230.58 × 152.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.63x = 35,112.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,112.72/153.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.55

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