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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.55, 338.57 and 144.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.55, 338.57 and 144.44 is: 216.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.55 : 338.57 = 144.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.55/338.57 = 144.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.55x = 338.57 × 144.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.55x = 48,903.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,903.05/225.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.82

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