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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.66, 338.09 and 153.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.66, 338.09 and 153.26 is: 229.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.66 : 338.09 = 153.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.66/338.09 = 153.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.66x = 338.09 × 153.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.66x = 51,815.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,815.67/225.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.62

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