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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.40, 232.26 and 152.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.40, 232.26 and 152.24 is: 229.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.40 : 232.26 = 152.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.40/232.26 = 152.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.40x = 232.26 × 152.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.40x = 35,359.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,359.26/154.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.01

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