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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229.95, 345.33 and 153

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229.95, 345.33 and 153 is: 229.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229.95 : 345.33 = 153 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229.95/345.33 = 153/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229.95x = 345.33 × 153
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229.95x = 52,835.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,835.49/229.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.77

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