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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229.20, 316.20 and 151.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229.20, 316.20 and 151.44 is: 208.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229.20 : 316.20 = 151.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229.20/316.20 = 151.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229.20x = 316.20 × 151.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229.20x = 47,885.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,885.33/229.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.92

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