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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.48, 338.04 and 144.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.48, 338.04 and 144.16 is: 216.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.48 : 338.04 = 144.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.48/338.04 = 144.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.48x = 338.04 × 144.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.48x = 48,731.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,731.85/225.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.12

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