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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.25, 312.13 and 152.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.25, 312.13 and 152.54 is: 210.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.25 : 312.13 = 152.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.25/312.13 = 152.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.25x = 312.13 × 152.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.25x = 47,612.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,612.71/226.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.44

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