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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.16, 337.50 and 152.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.16, 337.50 and 152.68 is: 228.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.16 : 337.50 = 152.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.16/337.50 = 152.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.16x = 337.50 × 152.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.16x = 51,529.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,529.50/225.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.86

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