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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228.11, 314.82 and 149.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228.11, 314.82 and 149.45 is: 206.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.11 : 314.82 = 149.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.11/314.82 = 149.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.11x = 314.82 × 149.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.11x = 47,048.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,048.27/228.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.26

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