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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228.43, 341.79 and 151.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228.43, 341.79 and 151.58 is: 226.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.43 : 341.79 = 151.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.43/341.79 = 151.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.43x = 341.79 × 151.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.43x = 51,808.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,808.81/228.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.80

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