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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.51, 338.28 and 144.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.51, 338.28 and 144.12 is: 216.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.51 : 338.28 = 144.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.51/338.28 = 144.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.51x = 338.28 × 144.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.51x = 48,752.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,752.91/225.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.19

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