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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228.78, 315.88 and 150.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228.78, 315.88 and 150.14 is: 207.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.78 : 315.88 = 150.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.78/315.88 = 150.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.78x = 315.88 × 150.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.78x = 47,426.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,426.22/228.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.30

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