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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.32, 337.60 and 153.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.32, 337.60 and 153.04 is: 229.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.32 : 337.60 = 153.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.32/337.60 = 153.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.32x = 337.60 × 153.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.32x = 51,666.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,666.30/225.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.30

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