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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.95, 311.49 and 152.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.95, 311.49 and 152.15 is: 209.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.95 : 311.49 = 152.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.95/311.49 = 152.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.95x = 311.49 × 152.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.95x = 47,391.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,391.65/225.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.75

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