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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.43, 337.78 and 148.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.43, 337.78 and 148.33 is: 222.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.43 : 337.78 = 148.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.43/337.78 = 148.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.43x = 337.78 × 148.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.43x = 50,103.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,103.52/225.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.26

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