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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229.74, 344 and 152.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229.74, 344 and 152.52 is: 228.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229.74 : 344 = 152.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229.74/344 = 152.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229.74x = 344 × 152.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229.74x = 52,466.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,466.88/229.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.38

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