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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.99, 311.77 and 152.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.99, 311.77 and 152.34 is: 210.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.99 : 311.77 = 152.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.99/311.77 = 152.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.99x = 311.77 × 152.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.99x = 47,495.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,495.04/225.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.16

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