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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.03, 337.55 and 148.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.03, 337.55 and 148.48 is: 222.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.03 : 337.55 = 148.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.03/337.55 = 148.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.03x = 337.55 × 148.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.03x = 50,116.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,116.99/225.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.71

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