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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.84, 311.52 and 151.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.84, 311.52 and 151.16 is: 208.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.84 : 311.52 = 151.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.84/311.52 = 151.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.84x = 311.52 × 151.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.84x = 47,089.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,089.36/225.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.51

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