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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229.81, 344.88 and 156.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229.81, 344.88 and 156.51 is: 234.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229.81 : 344.88 = 156.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229.81/344.88 = 156.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229.81x = 344.88 × 156.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229.81x = 53,976.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,976.14/229.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.88

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