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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.41, 311.22 and 151.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.41, 311.22 and 151.85 is: 209.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.41 : 311.22 = 151.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.41/311.22 = 151.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.41x = 311.22 × 151.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.41x = 47,259.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,259.54/225.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.66

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