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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.59, 311.04 and 151.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.59, 311.04 and 151.88 is: 209.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.59 : 311.04 = 151.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.59/311.04 = 151.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.59x = 311.04 × 151.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.59x = 47,240.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,240.76/225.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.41

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