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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.81, 311.47 and 155.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.81, 311.47 and 155.74 is: 214.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.81 : 311.47 = 155.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.81/311.47 = 155.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.81x = 311.47 × 155.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.81x = 48,509.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,509.31/225.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.83

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