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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.16, 229.60 and 152.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.16, 229.60 and 152.28 is: 226.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.16 : 229.60 = 152.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.16/229.60 = 152.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.16x = 229.60 × 152.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.16x = 34,963.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,963.49/154.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.80

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