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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229.79, 344.45 and 152.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229.79, 344.45 and 152.56 is: 228.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229.79 : 344.45 = 152.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229.79/344.45 = 152.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229.79x = 344.45 × 152.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229.79x = 52,549.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,549.14/229.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.69

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