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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.28, 311.04 and 151.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.28, 311.04 and 151.60 is: 209.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.28 : 311.04 = 151.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.28/311.04 = 151.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.28x = 311.04 × 151.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.28x = 47,153.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,153.66/225.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.31

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