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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.31, 337.95 and 152.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.31, 337.95 and 152.65 is: 228.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.31 : 337.95 = 152.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.31/337.95 = 152.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.31x = 337.95 × 152.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.31x = 51,588.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,588.07/225.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.96

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