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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.28, 226.36 and 150.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.28, 226.36 and 150.16 is: 224.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.28 : 226.36 = 150.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.28/226.36 = 150.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.28x = 226.36 × 150.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.28x = 33,990.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,990.22/151.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.68

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