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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.09, 311.31 and 178.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.09, 311.31 and 178.92 is: 247.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.09 : 311.31 = 178.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.09/311.31 = 178.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.09x = 311.31 × 178.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.09x = 55,699.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,699.59/225.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.45

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