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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228.99, 343.61 and 152.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228.99, 343.61 and 152.00 is: 228.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.99 : 343.61 = 152.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.99/343.61 = 152.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.99x = 343.61 × 152.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.99x = 52,227.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,227.38/228.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.08

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