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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.36, 338.04 and 148.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.36, 338.04 and 148.50 is: 222.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.36 : 338.04 = 148.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.36/338.04 = 148.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.36x = 338.04 × 148.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.36x = 50,198.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,198.94/225.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.75

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