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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.01, 336.61 and 152.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.01, 336.61 and 152.65 is: 228.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.01 : 336.61 = 152.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.01/336.61 = 152.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.01x = 336.61 × 152.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.01x = 51,383.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,383.52/225.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.36

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