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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229.67, 344.31 and 152.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229.67, 344.31 and 152.47 is: 228.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229.67 : 344.31 = 152.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229.67/344.31 = 152.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229.67x = 344.31 × 152.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229.67x = 52,496.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,496.95/229.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.58

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