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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.58, 338.51 and 152.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.58, 338.51 and 152.59 is: 228.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.58 : 338.51 = 152.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.58/338.51 = 152.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.58x = 338.51 × 152.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.58x = 51,653.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,653.47/225.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.98

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