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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228.46, 315.19 and 149.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228.46, 315.19 and 149.82 is: 206.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.46 : 315.19 = 149.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.46/315.19 = 149.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.46x = 315.19 × 149.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.46x = 47,221.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,221.77/228.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.70

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