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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.47, 310.94 and 155.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.47, 310.94 and 155.61 is: 214.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.47 : 310.94 = 155.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.47/310.94 = 155.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.47x = 310.94 × 155.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.47x = 48,384.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,384.60/225.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.60

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