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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.28, 311.03 and 170.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.28, 311.03 and 170.31 is: 235.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.28 : 311.03 = 170.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.28/311.03 = 170.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.28x = 311.03 × 170.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.28x = 52,973.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,973.43/225.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.15

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