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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 224.54, 309.99 and 151.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 224.54, 309.99 and 151.25 is: 208.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    224.54 : 309.99 = 151.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    224.54/309.99 = 151.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    224.54x = 309.99 × 151.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    224.54x = 46,885.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,885.21/224.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.80

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