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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228.67, 315.52 and 151

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228.67, 315.52 and 151 is: 208.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.67 : 315.52 = 151 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.67/315.52 = 151/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.67x = 315.52 × 151
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.67x = 47,643.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,643.52/228.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.35

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