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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229.26, 316.49 and 150.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229.26, 316.49 and 150.69 is: 208.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229.26 : 316.49 = 150.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229.26/316.49 = 150.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229.26x = 316.49 × 150.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229.26x = 47,691.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,691.12/229.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.02

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