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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228.17, 342.44 and 151.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228.17, 342.44 and 151.11 is: 226.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.17 : 342.44 = 151.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.17/342.44 = 151.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.17x = 342.44 × 151.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.17x = 51,745.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,745.35/228.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.79

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