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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228.84, 315.72 and 151.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228.84, 315.72 and 151.26 is: 208.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.84 : 315.72 = 151.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.84/315.72 = 151.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.84x = 315.72 × 151.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.84x = 47,755.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,755.81/228.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.69

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