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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.39, 310.66 and 155.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.39, 310.66 and 155.33 is: 214.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.39 : 310.66 = 155.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.39/310.66 = 155.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.39x = 310.66 × 155.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.39x = 48,254.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,254.82/225.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.09

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