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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.22, 238.81 and 152.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.22, 238.81 and 152.20 is: 228.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.22 : 238.81 = 152.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.22/238.81 = 152.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.22x = 238.81 × 152.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.22x = 36,346.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,346.88/159.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.28

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