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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229.14, 343.64 and 152.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229.14, 343.64 and 152.10 is: 228.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229.14 : 343.64 = 152.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229.14/343.64 = 152.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229.14x = 343.64 × 152.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229.14x = 52,267.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,267.64/229.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.10

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