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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.29, 311.15 and 163.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.29, 311.15 and 163.33 is: 225.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.29 : 311.15 = 163.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.29/311.15 = 163.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.29x = 311.15 × 163.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.29x = 50,820.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,820.13/225.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.58

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