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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.22, 338.03 and 167.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.22, 338.03 and 167.31 is: 251.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.22 : 338.03 = 167.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.22/338.03 = 167.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.22x = 338.03 × 167.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.22x = 56,555.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,555.26/225.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.11

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