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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.76, 311.46 and 151.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.76, 311.46 and 151.99 is: 209.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.76 : 311.46 = 151.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.76/311.46 = 151.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.76x = 311.46 × 151.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.76x = 47,338.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,338.81/225.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.69

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