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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228.68, 315.54 and 151

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228.68, 315.54 and 151 is: 208.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.68 : 315.54 = 151 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.68/315.54 = 151/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.68x = 315.54 × 151
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.68x = 47,646.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,646.54/228.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.35

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