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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229.07, 343.28 and 152.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229.07, 343.28 and 152.19 is: 228.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229.07 : 343.28 = 152.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229.07/343.28 = 152.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229.07x = 343.28 × 152.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229.07x = 52,243.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,243.02/229.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.07

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