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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.08, 309.83 and 162.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.08, 309.83 and 162.81 is: 224.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.08 : 309.83 = 162.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.08/309.83 = 162.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.08x = 309.83 × 162.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.08x = 50,442.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,442.61/225.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.11

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