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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.33, 311.05 and 151.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.33, 311.05 and 151.87 is: 209.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.33 : 311.05 = 151.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.33/311.05 = 151.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.33x = 311.05 × 151.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.33x = 47,237.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,237.86/225.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.64

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