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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229.80, 317.34 and 152.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229.80, 317.34 and 152.40 is: 210.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229.80 : 317.34 = 152.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229.80/317.34 = 152.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229.80x = 317.34 × 152.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229.80x = 48,362.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,362.62/229.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.46

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