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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229.36, 316.30 and 151.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229.36, 316.30 and 151.60 is: 209.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229.36 : 316.30 = 151.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229.36/316.30 = 151.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229.36x = 316.30 × 151.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229.36x = 47,951.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,951.08/229.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.06

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