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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.43, 338.15 and 153.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.43, 338.15 and 153.14 is: 229.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.43 : 338.15 = 153.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.43/338.15 = 153.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.43x = 338.15 × 153.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.43x = 51,784.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,784.45/225.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.71

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