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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.36, 338.40 and 153.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.36, 338.40 and 153.18 is: 230.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.36 : 338.40 = 153.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.36/338.40 = 153.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.36x = 338.40 × 153.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.36x = 51,836.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,836.11/225.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.01

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