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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.79, 311.65 and 155.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.79, 311.65 and 155.85 is: 215.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.79 : 311.65 = 155.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.79/311.65 = 155.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.79x = 311.65 × 155.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.79x = 48,569.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,569.97/225.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.11

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