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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229.17, 316.26 and 151.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229.17, 316.26 and 151.50 is: 209.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229.17 : 316.26 = 151.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229.17/316.26 = 151.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229.17x = 316.26 × 151.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229.17x = 47,913.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,913.39/229.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.07

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