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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.46, 338.01 and 153.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.46, 338.01 and 153.22 is: 229.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.46 : 338.01 = 153.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.46/338.01 = 153.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.46x = 338.01 × 153.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.46x = 51,789.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,789.89/225.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.71

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