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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.05, 310.68 and 155.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.05, 310.68 and 155.21 is: 214.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.05 : 310.68 = 155.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.05/310.68 = 155.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.05x = 310.68 × 155.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.05x = 48,219.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,219.09/225.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.26

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