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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.18, 337.56 and 148.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.18, 337.56 and 148.20 is: 222.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.18 : 337.56 = 148.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.18/337.56 = 148.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.18x = 337.56 × 148.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.18x = 50,026.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,026.39/225.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.16

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