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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.58, 311.20 and 151.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.58, 311.20 and 151.94 is: 209.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.58 : 311.20 = 151.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.58/311.20 = 151.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.58x = 311.20 × 151.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.58x = 47,283.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,283.73/225.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.61

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