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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228.75, 315.32 and 149.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228.75, 315.32 and 149.93 is: 206.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.75 : 315.32 = 149.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.75/315.32 = 149.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.75x = 315.32 × 149.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.75x = 47,275.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,275.93/228.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.67

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