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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.24, 310.38 and 156.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.24, 310.38 and 156.12 is: 215.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.24 : 310.38 = 156.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.24/310.38 = 156.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.24x = 310.38 × 156.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.24x = 48,456.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,456.53/225.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.13

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