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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.64, 311.16 and 155.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.64, 311.16 and 155.68 is: 214.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.64 : 311.16 = 155.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.64/311.16 = 155.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.64x = 311.16 × 155.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.64x = 48,441.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,441.39/225.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.68

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