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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228.15, 341.81 and 150.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228.15, 341.81 and 150.99 is: 226.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.15 : 341.81 = 150.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.15/341.81 = 150.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.15x = 341.81 × 150.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.15x = 51,609.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,609.89/228.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.21

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