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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.15, 227.61 and 150.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.15, 227.61 and 150.35 is: 224.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.15 : 227.61 = 150.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.15/227.61 = 150.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.15x = 227.61 × 150.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.15x = 34,220.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,220.03/152.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.92

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