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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228.31, 342.68 and 151.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228.31, 342.68 and 151.27 is: 227.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.31 : 342.68 = 151.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.31/342.68 = 151.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.31x = 342.68 × 151.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.31x = 51,835.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,835.59/228.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.04

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