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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.43, 311.20 and 152.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.43, 311.20 and 152.12 is: 210.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.43 : 311.20 = 152.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.43/311.20 = 152.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.43x = 311.20 × 152.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.43x = 47,340.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,340.14/225.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.00

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