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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228.88, 315.66 and 151.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228.88, 315.66 and 151.24 is: 208.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.88 : 315.66 = 151.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.88/315.66 = 151.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.88x = 315.66 × 151.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.88x = 47,740.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,740.42/228.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.58

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