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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201, 301.38 and 152.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201, 301.38 and 152.22 is: 228.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201 : 301.38 = 152.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201/301.38 = 152.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201x = 301.38 × 152.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201x = 45,876.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,876.06/201
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.24

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