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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.98, 311.73 and 155.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.98, 311.73 and 155.92 is: 215.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.98 : 311.73 = 155.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.98/311.73 = 155.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.98x = 311.73 × 155.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.98x = 48,604.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,604.16/225.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.08

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