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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229.83, 316.90 and 151.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229.83, 316.90 and 151.04 is: 208.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229.83 : 316.90 = 151.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229.83/316.90 = 151.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229.83x = 316.90 × 151.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229.83x = 47,864.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,864.37/229.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.26

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