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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.24, 310.72 and 151.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.24, 310.72 and 151.64 is: 209.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.24 : 310.72 = 151.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.24/310.72 = 151.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.24x = 310.72 × 151.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.24x = 47,115.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,115.27/225.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.18

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