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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.10, 337.40 and 148.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.10, 337.40 and 148.11 is: 222.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.10 : 337.40 = 148.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.10/337.40 = 148.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.10x = 337.40 × 148.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.10x = 49,972.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,972.76/225.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.01

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