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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.54, 337.59 and 148.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.54, 337.59 and 148.32 is: 222.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.54 : 337.59 = 148.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.54/337.59 = 148.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.54x = 337.59 × 148.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.54x = 50,071.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,071.35/225.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.01

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