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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228.81, 315.67 and 150.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228.81, 315.67 and 150.22 is: 207.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.81 : 315.67 = 150.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.81/315.67 = 150.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.81x = 315.67 × 150.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.81x = 47,418.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,418.93/228.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.24

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