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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229.64, 316.77 and 150.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229.64, 316.77 and 150.97 is: 208.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229.64 : 316.77 = 150.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229.64/316.77 = 150.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229.64x = 316.77 × 150.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229.64x = 47,822.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,822.77/229.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.25

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