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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.45, 338.22 and 138.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.45, 338.22 and 138.96 is: 208.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.45 : 338.22 = 138.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.45/338.22 = 138.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.45x = 338.22 × 138.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.45x = 46,999.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,999.05/225.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.47

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