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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.31, 415.81 and 163.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.31, 415.81 and 163.31 is: 225.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.31 : 415.81 = 163.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.31/415.81 = 163.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.31x = 415.81 × 163.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.31x = 67,907.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,907.17/301.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.37

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