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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.70, 227.80 and 149.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.70, 227.80 and 149.44 is: 224.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.70 : 227.80 = 149.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.70/227.80 = 149.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.70x = 227.80 × 149.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.70x = 34,042.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,042.43/151.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.41

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