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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.55, 338.19 and 148.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.55, 338.19 and 148.55 is: 222.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.55 : 338.19 = 148.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.55/338.19 = 148.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.55x = 338.19 × 148.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.55x = 50,238.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,238.12/225.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.74

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