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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228.52, 342.11 and 150.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228.52, 342.11 and 150.52 is: 225.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.52 : 342.11 = 150.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.52/342.11 = 150.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.52x = 342.11 × 150.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.52x = 51,491.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,491.93/228.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.33

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