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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.78, 233.33 and 151.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.78, 233.33 and 151.47 is: 226.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.78 : 233.33 = 151.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.78/233.33 = 151.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.78x = 233.33 × 151.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.78x = 35,342.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,342.50/155.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.87

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