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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.05, 310.83 and 151.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.05, 310.83 and 151.24 is: 208.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.05 : 310.83 = 151.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.05/310.83 = 151.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.05x = 310.83 × 151.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.05x = 47,010.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,010.02/225.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.89

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