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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.47, 310.77 and 159.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.47, 310.77 and 159.11 is: 219.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.47 : 310.77 = 159.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.47/310.77 = 159.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.47x = 310.77 × 159.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.47x = 49,446.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,446.23/225.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.30

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