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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.82, 311.64 and 131.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.82, 311.64 and 131.31 is: 181.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.82 : 311.64 = 131.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.82/311.64 = 131.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.82x = 311.64 × 131.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.82x = 40,921.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,921.45/225.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.21

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