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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.90, 311.43 and 152.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.90, 311.43 and 152.04 is: 209.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.90 : 311.43 = 152.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.90/311.43 = 152.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.90x = 311.43 × 152.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.90x = 47,349.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,349.82/225.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.61

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