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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.31, 310.62 and 159.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.31, 310.62 and 159.70 is: 220.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.31 : 310.62 = 159.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.31/310.62 = 159.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.31x = 310.62 × 159.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.31x = 49,606.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,606.01/225.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.17

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