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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229.41, 316.47 and 150.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229.41, 316.47 and 150.74 is: 207.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229.41 : 316.47 = 150.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229.41/316.47 = 150.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229.41x = 316.47 × 150.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229.41x = 47,704.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,704.69/229.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.95

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