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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229.39, 316.44 and 153.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229.39, 316.44 and 153.70 is: 212.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229.39 : 316.44 = 153.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229.39/316.44 = 153.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229.39x = 316.44 × 153.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229.39x = 48,636.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,636.06/229.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.03

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