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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229.80, 316.98 and 152.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229.80, 316.98 and 152.20 is: 209.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229.80 : 316.98 = 152.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229.80/316.98 = 152.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229.80x = 316.98 × 152.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229.80x = 48,244.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,244.36/229.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.94

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