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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.14, 338.82 and 152.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.14, 338.82 and 152.94 is: 229.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.14 : 338.82 = 152.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.14/338.82 = 152.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.14x = 338.82 × 152.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.14x = 51,819.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,819.13/226.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.15

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