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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.92, 312.03 and 152.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.92, 312.03 and 152.11 is: 210.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.92 : 312.03 = 152.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.92/312.03 = 152.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.92x = 312.03 × 152.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.92x = 47,462.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,462.12/225.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.08

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