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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.52, 311.16 and 155.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.52, 311.16 and 155.68 is: 214.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.52 : 311.16 = 155.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.52/311.16 = 155.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.52x = 311.16 × 155.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.52x = 48,441.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,441.39/225.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.80

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