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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228.15, 341.76 and 150.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228.15, 341.76 and 150.92 is: 226.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.15 : 341.76 = 150.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.15/341.76 = 150.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.15x = 341.76 × 150.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.15x = 51,578.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,578.42/228.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.07

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