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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228.34, 315.03 and 150.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228.34, 315.03 and 150.58 is: 207.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.34 : 315.03 = 150.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.34/315.03 = 150.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.34x = 315.03 × 150.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.34x = 47,437.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,437.22/228.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.75

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