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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228.08, 314.88 and 152.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228.08, 314.88 and 152.43 is: 210.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.08 : 314.88 = 152.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.08/314.88 = 152.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.08x = 314.88 × 152.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.08x = 47,997.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,997.16/228.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.44

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