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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228.52, 315.34 and 150.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228.52, 315.34 and 150.92 is: 208.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.52 : 315.34 = 150.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.52/315.34 = 150.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.52x = 315.34 × 150.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.52x = 47,591.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,591.11/228.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.26

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