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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.26, 311.11 and 151.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.26, 311.11 and 151.44 is: 209.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.26 : 311.11 = 151.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.26/311.11 = 151.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.26x = 311.11 × 151.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.26x = 47,114.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,114.50/225.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.16

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