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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.47, 338.34 and 144.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.47, 338.34 and 144.34 is: 216.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.47 : 338.34 = 144.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.47/338.34 = 144.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.47x = 338.34 × 144.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.47x = 48,836.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,836.00/225.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.60

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