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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229.38, 316.60 and 150.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229.38, 316.60 and 150.77 is: 208.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229.38 : 316.60 = 150.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229.38/316.60 = 150.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229.38x = 316.60 × 150.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229.38x = 47,733.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,733.78/229.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.10

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