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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228.32, 342.64 and 151.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228.32, 342.64 and 151.44 is: 227.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.32 : 342.64 = 151.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.32/342.64 = 151.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.32x = 342.64 × 151.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.32x = 51,891.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,891.41/228.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.28

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