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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229.36, 344.13 and 152.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229.36, 344.13 and 152.35 is: 228.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229.36 : 344.13 = 152.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229.36/344.13 = 152.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229.36x = 344.13 × 152.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229.36x = 52,426.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,426.48/229.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.58

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