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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229, 343.66 and 153.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229, 343.66 and 153.16 is: 229.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229 : 343.66 = 153.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229/343.66 = 153.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229x = 343.66 × 153.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229x = 52,634.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,634.97/229
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.85

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