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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.88, 338.70 and 153.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.88, 338.70 and 153.76 is: 230.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.88 : 338.70 = 153.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.88/338.70 = 153.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.88x = 338.70 × 153.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.88x = 52,078.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,078.51/225.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.56

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