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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.38, 311.05 and 147.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.38, 311.05 and 147.80 is: 203.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.38 : 311.05 = 147.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.38/311.05 = 147.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.38x = 311.05 × 147.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.38x = 45,971.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,971.27/225.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.98

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