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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.05, 309.96 and 159.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.05, 309.96 and 159.44 is: 219.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.05 : 309.96 = 159.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.05/309.96 = 159.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.05x = 309.96 × 159.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.05x = 49,418.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,418.47/225.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.59

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