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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.28, 310.92 and 181.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.28, 310.92 and 181.48 is: 250.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.28 : 310.92 = 181.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.28/310.92 = 181.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.28x = 310.92 × 181.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.28x = 56,425.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,425.76/225.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.47

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