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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228.18, 341.86 and 151.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228.18, 341.86 and 151.11 is: 226.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.18 : 341.86 = 151.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.18/341.86 = 151.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.18x = 341.86 × 151.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.18x = 51,657.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,657.83/228.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.39

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