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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.06, 336.78 and 152.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.06, 336.78 and 152.70 is: 228.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.06 : 336.78 = 152.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.06/336.78 = 152.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.06x = 336.78 × 152.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.06x = 51,426.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,426.31/225.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.50

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