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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229.29, 343.26 and 156.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229.29, 343.26 and 156.30 is: 233.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229.29 : 343.26 = 156.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229.29/343.26 = 156.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229.29x = 343.26 × 156.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229.29x = 53,651.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,651.54/229.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.99

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