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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229.50, 343.98 and 152.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229.50, 343.98 and 152.52 is: 228.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229.50 : 343.98 = 152.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229.50/343.98 = 152.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229.50x = 343.98 × 152.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229.50x = 52,463.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,463.83/229.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.60

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