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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.24, 228.50 and 151.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.24, 228.50 and 151.35 is: 225.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.24 : 228.50 = 151.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.24/228.50 = 151.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.24x = 228.50 × 151.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.24x = 34,582.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,582.72/153.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.68

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