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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228.88, 315.75 and 150.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228.88, 315.75 and 150.16 is: 207.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.88 : 315.75 = 150.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.88/315.75 = 150.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.88x = 315.75 × 150.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.88x = 47,413.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,413.02/228.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.15

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