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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.11, 337.54 and 146.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.11, 337.54 and 146.89 is: 220.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.11 : 337.54 = 146.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.11/337.54 = 146.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.11x = 337.54 × 146.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.11x = 49,581.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,581.25/225.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.25

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