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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.15, 337.56 and 151.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.15, 337.56 and 151.94 is: 227.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.15 : 337.56 = 151.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.15/337.56 = 151.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.15x = 337.56 × 151.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.15x = 51,287.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,287.18/225.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.79

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