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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228, 314.70 and 150.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228, 314.70 and 150.48 is: 207.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228 : 314.70 = 150.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228/314.70 = 150.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228x = 314.70 × 150.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228x = 47,356.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,356.06/228
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.70

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