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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230.29, 345.50 and 152.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230.29, 345.50 and 152.24 is: 228.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230.29 : 345.50 = 152.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230.29/345.50 = 152.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230.29x = 345.50 × 152.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230.29x = 52,597.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,597.57/230.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.40

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