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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.22, 232.44 and 151.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.22, 232.44 and 151.14 is: 226.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.22 : 232.44 = 151.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.22/232.44 = 151.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.22x = 232.44 × 151.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.22x = 35,130.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,130.98/155.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.33

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