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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228.67, 343.10 and 151.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228.67, 343.10 and 151.66 is: 227.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.67 : 343.10 = 151.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.67/343.10 = 151.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.67x = 343.10 × 151.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.67x = 52,033.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,033.69/228.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.55

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