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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229.68, 316.92 and 152.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229.68, 316.92 and 152.04 is: 209.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229.68 : 316.92 = 152.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229.68/316.92 = 152.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229.68x = 316.92 × 152.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229.68x = 48,184.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,184.52/229.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.79

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