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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.14, 337.56 and 152.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.14, 337.56 and 152.09 is: 228.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.14 : 337.56 = 152.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.14/337.56 = 152.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.14x = 337.56 × 152.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.14x = 51,337.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,337.81/225.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.03

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