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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228.99, 316.16 and 151.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228.99, 316.16 and 151.41 is: 209.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.99 : 316.16 = 151.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.99/316.16 = 151.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.99x = 316.16 × 151.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.99x = 47,869.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,869.03/228.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.04

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