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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.04, 310.52 and 156.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.04, 310.52 and 156.08 is: 215.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.04 : 310.52 = 156.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.04/310.52 = 156.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.04x = 310.52 × 156.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.04x = 48,465.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,465.96/225.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.37

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