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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228.84, 315.70 and 151.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228.84, 315.70 and 151.28 is: 208.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.84 : 315.70 = 151.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.84/315.70 = 151.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.84x = 315.70 × 151.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.84x = 47,759.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,759.10/228.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.70

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