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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229.23, 343.46 and 152.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229.23, 343.46 and 152.07 is: 227.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229.23 : 343.46 = 152.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229.23/343.46 = 152.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229.23x = 343.46 × 152.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229.23x = 52,229.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,229.20/229.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.85

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