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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228.78, 342.45 and 151.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228.78, 342.45 and 151.80 is: 227.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.78 : 342.45 = 151.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.78/342.45 = 151.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.78x = 342.45 × 151.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.78x = 51,983.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,983.91/228.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.22

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