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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.16, 338.04 and 152.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.16, 338.04 and 152.80 is: 229.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.16 : 338.04 = 152.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.16/338.04 = 152.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.16x = 338.04 × 152.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.16x = 51,652.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,652.51/225.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.40

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