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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228.80, 315.77 and 150.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228.80, 315.77 and 150.18 is: 207.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.80 : 315.77 = 150.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.80/315.77 = 150.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.80x = 315.77 × 150.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.80x = 47,422.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,422.15/228.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.27

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