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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.86, 338.78 and 153.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.86, 338.78 and 153.56 is: 230.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.86 : 338.78 = 153.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.86/338.78 = 153.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.86x = 338.78 × 153.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.86x = 52,024.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,024.29/225.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.34

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