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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.47, 311.37 and 175.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.47, 311.37 and 175.82 is: 242.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.47 : 311.37 = 175.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.47/311.37 = 175.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.47x = 311.37 × 175.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.47x = 54,744.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,744.23/225.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.80

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