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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.14, 310.82 and 155.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.14, 310.82 and 155.21 is: 214.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.14 : 310.82 = 155.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.14/310.82 = 155.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.14x = 310.82 × 155.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.14x = 48,240.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,240.04/225.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.27

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