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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229.15, 316.05 and 150.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229.15, 316.05 and 150.38 is: 207.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229.15 : 316.05 = 150.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229.15/316.05 = 150.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229.15x = 316.05 × 150.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229.15x = 47,527.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,527.60/229.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.41

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