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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228.52, 342.30 and 156.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228.52, 342.30 and 156.52 is: 234.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.52 : 342.30 = 156.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.52/342.30 = 156.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.52x = 342.30 × 156.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.52x = 53,576.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,576.80/228.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.45

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