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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.06, 310.56 and 151.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.06, 310.56 and 151.24 is: 208.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.06 : 310.56 = 151.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.06/310.56 = 151.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.06x = 310.56 × 151.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.06x = 46,969.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,969.09/225.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.70

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