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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229.58, 344.51 and 156.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229.58, 344.51 and 156.50 is: 234.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229.58 : 344.51 = 156.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229.58/344.51 = 156.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229.58x = 344.51 × 156.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229.58x = 53,915.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,915.82/229.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.85

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