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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229, 343.67 and 151.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229, 343.67 and 151.94 is: 228.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229 : 343.67 = 151.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229/343.67 = 151.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229x = 343.67 × 151.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229x = 52,217.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,217.22/229
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.02

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