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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.32, 337.98 and 144.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.32, 337.98 and 144.67 is: 217.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.32 : 337.98 = 144.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.32/337.98 = 144.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.32x = 337.98 × 144.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.32x = 48,895.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,895.57/225.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.01

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