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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.44, 311.22 and 175.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.44, 311.22 and 175.55 is: 242.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.44 : 311.22 = 175.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.44/311.22 = 175.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.44x = 311.22 × 175.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.44x = 54,635.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,635.45/225.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.35

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