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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.70, 227.33 and 151.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.70, 227.33 and 151.80 is: 225.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.70 : 227.33 = 151.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.70/227.33 = 151.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.70x = 227.33 × 151.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.70x = 34,507.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,507.94/152.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.99

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