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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229.16, 343.16 and 151.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229.16, 343.16 and 151.89 is: 227.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229.16 : 343.16 = 151.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229.16/343.16 = 151.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229.16x = 343.16 × 151.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229.16x = 52,122.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,122.57/229.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.45

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