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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.94, 311.52 and 160.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.94, 311.52 and 160.34 is: 221.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.94 : 311.52 = 160.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.94/311.52 = 160.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.94x = 311.52 × 160.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.94x = 49,949.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,949.12/225.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.07

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