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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.56, 338.43 and 144.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.56, 338.43 and 144.56 is: 216.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.56 : 338.43 = 144.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.56/338.43 = 144.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.56x = 338.43 × 144.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.56x = 48,921.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,921.75/225.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.89

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