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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228.76, 315.82 and 151.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228.76, 315.82 and 151.26 is: 208.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.76 : 315.82 = 151.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.76/315.82 = 151.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.76x = 315.82 × 151.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.76x = 47,770.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,770.93/228.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.83

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