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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229.54, 316.66 and 150.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229.54, 316.66 and 150.83 is: 208.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229.54 : 316.66 = 150.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229.54/316.66 = 150.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229.54x = 316.66 × 150.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229.54x = 47,759.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,759.87/229.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.07

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