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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229.03, 315.88 and 150.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229.03, 315.88 and 150.21 is: 207.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229.03 : 315.88 = 150.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229.03/315.88 = 150.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229.03x = 315.88 × 150.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229.03x = 47,447.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,447.96/229.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.17

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