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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.53, 311.34 and 150.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.53, 311.34 and 150.89 is: 208.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.53 : 311.34 = 150.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.53/311.34 = 150.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.53x = 311.34 × 150.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.53x = 46,977.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,977.98/225.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.30

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