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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.47, 311.15 and 127.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.47, 311.15 and 127.24 is: 175.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.47 : 311.15 = 127.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.47/311.15 = 127.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.47x = 311.15 × 127.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.47x = 39,590.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,590.27/225.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.59

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