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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.51, 338.23 and 144.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.51, 338.23 and 144.10 is: 216.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.51 : 338.23 = 144.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.51/338.23 = 144.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.51x = 338.23 × 144.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.51x = 48,738.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,738.94/225.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.13

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