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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228, 314.64 and 150.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228, 314.64 and 150.39 is: 207.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228 : 314.64 = 150.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228/314.64 = 150.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228x = 314.64 × 150.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228x = 47,318.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,318.71/228
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.54

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