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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.89, 311.83 and 152.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.89, 311.83 and 152.43 is: 210.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.89 : 311.83 = 152.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.89/311.83 = 152.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.89x = 311.83 × 152.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.89x = 47,532.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,532.45/225.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.42

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