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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228.10, 314.88 and 150.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228.10, 314.88 and 150.50 is: 207.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.10 : 314.88 = 150.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.10/314.88 = 150.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.10x = 314.88 × 150.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.10x = 47,389.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,389.44/228.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.76

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