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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229.08, 316.20 and 150.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229.08, 316.20 and 150.46 is: 207.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229.08 : 316.20 = 150.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229.08/316.20 = 150.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229.08x = 316.20 × 150.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229.08x = 47,575.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,575.23/229.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.68

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