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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228.24, 315.03 and 150.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228.24, 315.03 and 150.66 is: 207.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.24 : 315.03 = 150.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.24/315.03 = 150.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.24x = 315.03 × 150.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.24x = 47,462.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,462.42/228.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.95

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