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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229.15, 343.26 and 151.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229.15, 343.26 and 151.92 is: 227.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229.15 : 343.26 = 151.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229.15/343.26 = 151.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229.15x = 343.26 × 151.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229.15x = 52,148.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,148.06/229.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.57

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