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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.50, 337.88 and 148.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.50, 337.88 and 148.36 is: 222.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.50 : 337.88 = 148.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.50/337.88 = 148.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.50x = 337.88 × 148.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.50x = 50,127.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,127.88/225.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.30

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