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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.46, 337.58 and 148.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.46, 337.58 and 148.23 is: 221.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.46 : 337.58 = 148.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.46/337.58 = 148.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.46x = 337.58 × 148.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.46x = 50,039.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,039.48/225.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.94

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