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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.77, 311.81 and 152.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.77, 311.81 and 152.28 is: 210.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.77 : 311.81 = 152.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.77/311.81 = 152.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.77x = 311.81 × 152.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.77x = 47,481.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,481.67/225.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.31

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