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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228.04, 314.82 and 149.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228.04, 314.82 and 149.48 is: 206.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.04 : 314.82 = 149.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.04/314.82 = 149.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.04x = 314.82 × 149.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.04x = 47,059.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,059.29/228.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.36

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