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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.91, 311.65 and 159.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.91, 311.65 and 159.62 is: 220.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.91 : 311.65 = 159.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.91/311.65 = 159.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.91x = 311.65 × 159.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.91x = 49,744.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,744.51/225.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.20

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