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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.05, 311.94 and 152.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.05, 311.94 and 152.25 is: 210.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.05 : 311.94 = 152.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.05/311.94 = 152.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.05x = 311.94 × 152.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.05x = 47,492.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,492.87/226.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.10

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