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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229.20, 316.26 and 150.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229.20, 316.26 and 150.54 is: 207.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229.20 : 316.26 = 150.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229.20/316.26 = 150.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229.20x = 316.26 × 150.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229.20x = 47,609.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,609.78/229.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.72

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