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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228.72, 342.90 and 150.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228.72, 342.90 and 150.42 is: 225.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.72 : 342.90 = 150.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.72/342.90 = 150.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.72x = 342.90 × 150.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.72x = 51,580.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,580.30/228.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.51

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