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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.92, 339.17 and 153.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.92, 339.17 and 153.27 is: 230.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.92 : 339.17 = 153.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.92/339.17 = 153.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.92x = 339.17 × 153.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.92x = 51,983.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,983.82/225.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.10

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