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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.52, 338.01 and 148.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.52, 338.01 and 148.57 is: 222.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.52 : 338.01 = 148.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.52/338.01 = 148.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.52x = 338.01 × 148.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.52x = 50,218.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,218.15/225.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.68

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