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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.30, 311.05 and 155.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.30, 311.05 and 155.48 is: 214.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.30 : 311.05 = 155.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.30/311.05 = 155.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.30x = 311.05 × 155.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.30x = 48,361.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,361.67/225.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.66

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