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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.36, 337.74 and 148.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.36, 337.74 and 148.29 is: 222.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.36 : 337.74 = 148.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.36/337.74 = 148.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.36x = 337.74 × 148.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.36x = 50,083.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,083.46/225.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.24

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