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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.15, 310.82 and 151.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.15, 310.82 and 151.44 is: 209.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.15 : 310.82 = 151.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.15/310.82 = 151.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.15x = 310.82 × 151.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.15x = 47,070.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,070.58/225.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.06

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