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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.28, 338.04 and 148.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.28, 338.04 and 148.24 is: 222.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.28 : 338.04 = 148.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.28/338.04 = 148.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.28x = 338.04 × 148.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.28x = 50,111.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,111.05/225.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.44

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