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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.57, 311.39 and 151.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.57, 311.39 and 151.08 is: 208.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.57 : 311.39 = 151.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.57/311.39 = 151.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.57x = 311.39 × 151.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.57x = 47,044.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,044.80/225.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.56

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