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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.46, 337.92 and 153.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.46, 337.92 and 153.40 is: 229.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.46 : 337.92 = 153.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.46/337.92 = 153.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.46x = 337.92 × 153.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.46x = 51,836.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,836.93/225.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.92

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