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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.29, 337.82 and 148.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.29, 337.82 and 148.30 is: 222.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.29 : 337.82 = 148.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.29/337.82 = 148.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.29x = 337.82 × 148.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.29x = 50,097.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,097.02/225.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.37

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