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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228.16, 341.76 and 150.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228.16, 341.76 and 150.88 is: 226.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.16 : 341.76 = 150.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.16/341.76 = 150.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.16x = 341.76 × 150.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.16x = 51,564.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,564.75/228.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.00

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