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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.18, 311.04 and 163.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.18, 311.04 and 163.22 is: 225.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.18 : 311.04 = 163.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.18/311.04 = 163.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.18x = 311.04 × 163.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.18x = 50,766.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,766.39/225.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.45

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