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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.24, 311.11 and 162.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.24, 311.11 and 162.97 is: 225.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.24 : 311.11 = 162.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.24/311.11 = 162.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.24x = 311.11 × 162.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.24x = 50,703.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,703.29/225.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.10

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