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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.12, 338.01 and 144.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.12, 338.01 and 144.39 is: 216.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.12 : 338.01 = 144.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.12/338.01 = 144.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.12x = 338.01 × 144.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.12x = 48,805.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,805.26/225.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.80

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