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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229.76, 316.98 and 151.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229.76, 316.98 and 151.08 is: 208.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229.76 : 316.98 = 151.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229.76/316.98 = 151.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229.76x = 316.98 × 151.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229.76x = 47,889.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,889.34/229.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.43

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