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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.62, 311.32 and 132.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.62, 311.32 and 132.35 is: 182.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.62 : 311.32 = 132.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.62/311.32 = 132.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.62x = 311.32 × 132.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.62x = 41,203.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,203.20/225.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.62

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