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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228.10, 314.85 and 149.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228.10, 314.85 and 149.47 is: 206.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.10 : 314.85 = 149.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.10/314.85 = 149.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.10x = 314.85 × 149.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.10x = 47,060.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,060.63/228.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.32

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