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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228.36, 341.92 and 151.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228.36, 341.92 and 151.37 is: 226.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.36 : 341.92 = 151.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.36/341.92 = 151.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.36x = 341.92 × 151.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.36x = 51,756.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,756.19/228.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.64

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