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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.43, 311.15 and 159.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.43, 311.15 and 159.96 is: 220.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.43 : 311.15 = 159.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.43/311.15 = 159.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.43x = 311.15 × 159.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.43x = 49,771.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,771.55/225.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.78

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