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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228.06, 341.40 and 150.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228.06, 341.40 and 150.86 is: 225.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.06 : 341.40 = 150.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.06/341.40 = 150.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.06x = 341.40 × 150.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.06x = 51,501.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,501.90/228.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.83

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