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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228.72, 342.63 and 151.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228.72, 342.63 and 151.42 is: 226.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.72 : 342.63 = 151.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.72/342.63 = 151.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.72x = 342.63 × 151.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.72x = 51,880.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,880.82/228.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.83

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