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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.30, 337.59 and 148.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.30, 337.59 and 148.21 is: 222.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.30 : 337.59 = 148.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.30/337.59 = 148.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.30x = 337.59 × 148.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.30x = 50,034.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,034.21/225.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.08

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