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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.42, 337.29 and 153.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.42, 337.29 and 153.18 is: 229.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.42 : 337.29 = 153.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.42/337.29 = 153.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.42x = 337.29 × 153.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.42x = 51,666.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,666.08/225.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.20

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