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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.48, 311.17 and 132.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.48, 311.17 and 132.23 is: 182.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.48 : 311.17 = 132.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.48/311.17 = 132.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.48x = 311.17 × 132.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.48x = 41,145.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,145.35/225.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.48

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