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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.75, 311.61 and 155.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.75, 311.61 and 155.76 is: 215.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.75 : 311.61 = 155.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.75/311.61 = 155.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.75x = 311.61 × 155.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.75x = 48,536.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,536.37/225.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.00

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