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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228.11, 342.26 and 151.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228.11, 342.26 and 151.10 is: 226.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.11 : 342.26 = 151.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.11/342.26 = 151.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.11x = 342.26 × 151.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.11x = 51,713.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,713.02/228.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.71

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