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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229.92, 317.16 and 151.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229.92, 317.16 and 151.24 is: 208.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229.92 : 317.16 = 151.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229.92/317.16 = 151.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229.92x = 317.16 × 151.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229.92x = 47,967.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,967.28/229.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.63

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