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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.11, 228.33 and 151.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.11, 228.33 and 151.76 is: 226.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.11 : 228.33 = 151.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.11/228.33 = 151.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.11x = 228.33 × 151.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.11x = 34,651.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,651.93/153.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.32

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