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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229.58, 343.52 and 152.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229.58, 343.52 and 152.42 is: 228.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229.58 : 343.52 = 152.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229.58/343.52 = 152.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229.58x = 343.52 × 152.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229.58x = 52,359.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,359.32/229.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.07

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