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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229.70, 316.86 and 151.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229.70, 316.86 and 151.03 is: 208.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229.70 : 316.86 = 151.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229.70/316.86 = 151.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229.70x = 316.86 × 151.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229.70x = 47,855.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,855.20/229.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.34

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