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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.48, 311.07 and 163.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.48, 311.07 and 163.22 is: 225.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.48 : 311.07 = 163.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.48/311.07 = 163.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.48x = 311.07 × 163.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.48x = 50,772.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,772.85/225.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.18

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