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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.65, 311.45 and 151.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.65, 311.45 and 151.85 is: 209.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.65 : 311.45 = 151.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.65/311.45 = 151.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.65x = 311.45 × 151.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.65x = 47,291.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,291.37/225.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.58

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