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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.72, 311.56 and 155.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.72, 311.56 and 155.88 is: 215.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.72 : 311.56 = 155.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.72/311.56 = 155.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.72x = 311.56 × 155.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.72x = 48,565.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,565.97/225.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.16

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