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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.08, 336.74 and 153

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.08, 336.74 and 153 is: 228.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.08 : 336.74 = 153 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.08/336.74 = 153/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.08x = 336.74 × 153
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.08x = 51,521.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,521.22/225.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.90

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