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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228.96, 316.16 and 151.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228.96, 316.16 and 151.52 is: 209.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.96 : 316.16 = 151.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.96/316.16 = 151.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.96x = 316.16 × 151.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.96x = 47,904.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,904.56/228.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.23

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