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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.37, 311.21 and 151.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.37, 311.21 and 151.66 is: 209.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.37 : 311.21 = 151.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.37/311.21 = 151.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.37x = 311.21 × 151.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.37x = 47,198.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,198.11/225.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.42

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