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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.65, 340.20 and 153.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.65, 340.20 and 153.29 is: 230.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.65 : 340.20 = 153.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.65/340.20 = 153.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.65x = 340.20 × 153.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.65x = 52,149.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,149.73/226.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.09

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