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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.51, 310.92 and 155.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.51, 310.92 and 155.60 is: 214.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.51 : 310.92 = 155.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.51/310.92 = 155.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.51x = 310.92 × 155.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.51x = 48,377.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,377.60/225.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.53

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