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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229.92, 344.91 and 151.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229.92, 344.91 and 151.76 is: 227.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229.92 : 344.91 = 151.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229.92/344.91 = 151.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229.92x = 344.91 × 151.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229.92x = 52,343.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,343.54/229.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.66

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