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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.56, 337.53 and 144.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.56, 337.53 and 144.16 is: 215.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.56 : 337.53 = 144.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.56/337.53 = 144.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.56x = 337.53 × 144.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.56x = 48,658.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,658.32/225.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.72

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