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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229.30, 343.46 and 152.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229.30, 343.46 and 152.30 is: 228.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229.30 : 343.46 = 152.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229.30/343.46 = 152.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229.30x = 343.46 × 152.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229.30x = 52,308.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,308.96/229.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.12

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