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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.92, 311.57 and 155.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.92, 311.57 and 155.87 is: 214.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.92 : 311.57 = 155.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.92/311.57 = 155.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.92x = 311.57 × 155.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.92x = 48,562.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,562.08/225.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.96

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