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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.36, 311.25 and 169.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.36, 311.25 and 169.25 is: 233.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.36 : 311.25 = 169.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.36/311.25 = 169.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.36x = 311.25 × 169.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.36x = 52,677.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,677.51/225.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.75

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