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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.25, 337.32 and 152.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.25, 337.32 and 152.89 is: 228.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.25 : 337.32 = 152.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.25/337.32 = 152.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.25x = 337.32 × 152.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.25x = 51,572.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,572.85/225.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.96

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