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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.48, 337.80 and 144.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.48, 337.80 and 144.15 is: 215.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.48 : 337.80 = 144.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.48/337.80 = 144.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.48x = 337.80 × 144.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.48x = 48,693.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,693.87/225.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.96

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