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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.49, 311.28 and 151.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.49, 311.28 and 151.78 is: 209.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.49 : 311.28 = 151.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.49/311.28 = 151.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.49x = 311.28 × 151.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.49x = 47,246.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,246.08/225.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.53

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