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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.44, 311.16 and 156.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.44, 311.16 and 156.56 is: 216.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.44 : 311.16 = 156.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.44/311.16 = 156.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.44x = 311.16 × 156.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.44x = 48,715.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,715.21/225.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.09

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