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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.55, 337.89 and 148.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.55, 337.89 and 148.28 is: 222.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.55 : 337.89 = 148.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.55/337.89 = 148.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.55x = 337.89 × 148.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.55x = 50,102.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,102.54/225.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.13

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