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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229.04, 315.87 and 150.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229.04, 315.87 and 150.26 is: 207.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229.04 : 315.87 = 150.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229.04/315.87 = 150.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229.04x = 315.87 × 150.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229.04x = 47,462.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,462.63/229.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.23

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