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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.28, 310.60 and 151.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.28, 310.60 and 151.44 is: 208.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.28 : 310.60 = 151.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.28/310.60 = 151.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.28x = 310.60 × 151.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.28x = 47,037.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,037.26/225.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.79

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