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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.24, 310.68 and 159.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.24, 310.68 and 159.78 is: 220.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.24 : 310.68 = 159.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.24/310.68 = 159.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.24x = 310.68 × 159.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.24x = 49,640.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,640.45/225.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.39

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