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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.63, 311.09 and 155.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.63, 311.09 and 155.57 is: 214.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.63 : 311.09 = 155.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.63/311.09 = 155.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.63x = 311.09 × 155.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.63x = 48,393.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,393.94/225.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.48

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