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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228.67, 342.81 and 151.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228.67, 342.81 and 151.47 is: 227.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.67 : 342.81 = 151.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.67/342.81 = 151.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.67x = 342.81 × 151.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.67x = 51,925.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,925.43/228.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.08

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