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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.30, 337.92 and 153.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.30, 337.92 and 153.60 is: 230.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.30 : 337.92 = 153.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.30/337.92 = 153.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.30x = 337.92 × 153.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.30x = 51,904.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,904.51/225.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.38

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