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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.73, 338.71 and 153.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.73, 338.71 and 153.44 is: 230.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.73 : 338.71 = 153.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.73/338.71 = 153.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.73x = 338.71 × 153.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.73x = 51,971.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,971.66/225.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.24

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