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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.35, 337.48 and 144.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.35, 337.48 and 144.08 is: 215.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.35 : 337.48 = 144.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.35/337.48 = 144.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.35x = 337.48 × 144.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.35x = 48,622.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,622.07/225.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.77

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