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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.37, 310.90 and 159.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.37, 310.90 and 159.15 is: 219.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.37 : 310.90 = 159.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.37/310.90 = 159.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.37x = 310.90 × 159.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.37x = 49,479.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,479.74/225.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.55

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