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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229.86, 317.31 and 152.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229.86, 317.31 and 152.28 is: 210.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229.86 : 317.31 = 152.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229.86/317.31 = 152.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229.86x = 317.31 × 152.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229.86x = 48,319.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,319.97/229.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.21

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