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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.91, 311.63 and 156.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.91, 311.63 and 156.00 is: 215.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.91 : 311.63 = 156.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.91/311.63 = 156.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.91x = 311.63 × 156.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.91x = 48,614.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,614.82/225.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.20

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